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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.38, 708.18 and 366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.38, 708.18 and 366.09 is: 505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.38 : 708.18 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.38/708.18 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.38x = 708.18 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.38x = 259,257.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,257.62/513.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.01

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