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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.95, 709.27 and 396.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.95, 709.27 and 396.05 is: 546.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.95 : 709.27 = 396.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.95/709.27 = 396.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.95x = 709.27 × 396.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.95x = 280,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,901.85/513.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.56

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