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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.88, 708.98 and 303.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.88, 708.98 and 303.99 is: 419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.88 : 708.98 = 303.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.88/708.98 = 303.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.88x = 708.98 × 303.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.88x = 215,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,519.51/513.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.40

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