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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.44, 709.92 and 505.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.44, 709.92 and 505.20 is: 698.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.44 : 709.92 = 505.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.44/709.92 = 505.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.44x = 709.92 × 505.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.44x = 358,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,651.58/513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.53

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