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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.28, 708.06 and 357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.28, 708.06 and 357.76 is: 493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.28 : 708.06 = 357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.28/708.06 = 357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.28x = 708.06 × 357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.28x = 253,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,315.55/513.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.52

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