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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.92, 709.04 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.92, 709.04 and 304.02 is: 419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.92 : 709.04 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.92/709.04 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.92x = 709.04 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.92x = 215,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,560.82/513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.45

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