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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.14, 708.35 and 356.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.14, 708.35 and 356.00 is: 491.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.14 : 708.35 = 356.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.14/708.35 = 356.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.14x = 708.35 × 356.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.14x = 252,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,167.28/513.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.42

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