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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.34, 708.12 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.34, 708.12 and 366.18 is: 505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.34 : 708.12 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.34/708.12 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.34x = 708.12 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.34x = 259,299.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,299.38/513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.12

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