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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.36, 707.94 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.36, 707.94 and 389.16 is: 536.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.36 : 707.94 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.36/707.94 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.36x = 707.94 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.36x = 275,501.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,501.93/513.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.66

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