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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.48, 708.74 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.48, 708.74 and 366.36 is: 505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.48 : 708.74 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.48/708.74 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.48x = 708.74 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.48x = 259,653.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,653.99/513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.67

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