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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.28, 707.79 and 365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.28, 707.79 and 365.86 is: 504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.28 : 707.79 = 365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.28/707.79 = 365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.28x = 707.79 × 365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.28x = 258,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,952.05/513.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.50

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