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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.88, 709.15 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.88, 709.15 and 281 is: 387.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.88 : 709.15 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.88/709.15 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.88x = 709.15 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.88x = 199,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,271.15/513.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.78

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