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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.63, 708.26 and 366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.63, 708.26 and 366.21 is: 504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.63 : 708.26 = 366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.63/708.26 = 366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.63x = 708.26 × 366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.63x = 259,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,370.06/513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.97

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