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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 707.49 and 365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513, 707.49 and 365.31 is: 503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513 : 707.49 = 365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513/707.49 = 365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513x = 707.49 × 365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513x = 258,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,453.17/513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.81

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