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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.91, 709.07 and 304.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.91, 709.07 and 304.09 is: 419.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.91 : 709.07 = 304.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.91/709.07 = 304.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.91x = 709.07 × 304.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.91x = 215,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,621.10/513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.57

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