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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.12, 707.08 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.12, 707.08 and 365.32 is: 503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.12 : 707.08 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.12/707.08 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.12x = 707.08 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.12x = 258,310.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,310.47/513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.41

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