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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.95, 709.25 and 281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.95, 709.25 and 281.08 is: 387.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.95 : 709.25 = 281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.95/709.25 = 281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.95x = 709.25 × 281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.95x = 199,354.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,354.27/513.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.88

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