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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 709.36 and 281.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.99, 709.36 and 281.15 is: 388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.99 : 709.36 = 281.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.99/709.36 = 281.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.99x = 709.36 × 281.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.99x = 199,435.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,435.16/513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.01

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