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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.42, 709.11 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.42, 709.11 and 366.54 is: 506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.42 : 709.11 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.42/709.11 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.42x = 709.11 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.42x = 259,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,917.18/513.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.25

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