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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.09, 708.35 and 353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.09, 708.35 and 353.79 is: 488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.09 : 708.35 = 353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.09/708.35 = 353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.09x = 708.35 × 353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.09x = 250,605.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,605.38/513.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.42

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