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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.16, 707.62 and 396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.16, 707.62 and 396.52 is: 546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.16 : 707.62 = 396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.16/707.62 = 396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.16x = 707.62 × 396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.16x = 280,585.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,585.48/513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.78

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