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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.44, 708.84 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.44, 708.84 and 358.40 is: 494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.44 : 708.84 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.44/708.84 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.44x = 708.84 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.44x = 254,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,048.26/513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.80

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