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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.08, 708.05 and 365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.08, 708.05 and 365.97 is: 505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.08 : 708.05 = 365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.08/708.05 = 365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.08x = 708.05 × 365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.08x = 259,125.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,125.06/513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.04

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