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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.08, 766.05 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.08, 766.05 and 436.08 is: 651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.08 : 766.05 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.08/766.05 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.08x = 766.05 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.08x = 334,056.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,056.90/513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.08

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