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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.10, 708.39 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.10, 708.39 and 373.66 is: 515.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.10 : 708.39 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.10/708.39 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.10x = 708.39 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.10x = 264,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,697.01/513.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.88

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