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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.63, 709.34 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.63, 709.34 and 356.49 is: 492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.63 : 709.34 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.63/709.34 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.63x = 709.34 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.63x = 252,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,870.83/513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.32

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