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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.52, 708.72 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.52, 708.72 and 366.40 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.52 : 708.72 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.52/708.72 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.52x = 708.72 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.52x = 259,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,675.01/513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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