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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.18, 707.88 and 355.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.18, 707.88 and 355.95 is: 491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.18 : 707.88 = 355.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.18/707.88 = 355.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.18x = 707.88 × 355.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.18x = 251,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,969.89/513.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.00

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