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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 707.61 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513, 707.61 and 365.82 is: 504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513 : 707.61 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513/707.61 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513x = 707.61 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513x = 258,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,857.89/513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.60

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