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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.07, 708.14 and 356.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.07, 708.14 and 356.03 is: 491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.07 : 708.14 = 356.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.07/708.14 = 356.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.07x = 708.14 × 356.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.07x = 252,119.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,119.09/513.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.40

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