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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.66, 709.11 and 358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.66, 709.11 and 358.14 is: 494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.66 : 709.11 = 358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.66/709.11 = 358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.66x = 709.11 × 358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.66x = 253,960.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,960.66/513.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.41

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