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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.68, 708.68 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.68, 708.68 and 358.16 is: 494.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.68 : 708.68 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.68/708.68 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.68x = 708.68 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.68x = 253,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,820.83/513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.12

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