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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.88, 709.43 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.88, 709.43 and 304.12 is: 419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.88 : 709.43 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.88/709.43 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.88x = 709.43 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.88x = 215,751.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,751.85/513.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.85

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