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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.20, 708 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.20, 708 and 358.04 is: 493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.20 : 708 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.20/708 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.20x = 708 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.20x = 253,492.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,492.32/513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.94

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