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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.40, 708.66 and 366.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.40, 708.66 and 366.46 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.40 : 708.66 = 366.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.40/708.66 = 366.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.40x = 708.66 × 366.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.40x = 259,695.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,695.54/513.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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