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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.91, 709.18 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.91, 709.18 and 281.04 is: 387.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.91 : 709.18 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.91/709.18 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.91x = 709.18 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.91x = 199,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,307.95/513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.83

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