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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.66, 709.47 and 364.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.66, 709.47 and 364.62 is: 503.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.66 : 709.47 = 364.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.66/709.47 = 364.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.66x = 709.47 × 364.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.66x = 258,686.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,686.95/513.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.62

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