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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.80, 708.58 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.80, 708.58 and 366.12 is: 504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.80 : 708.58 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.80/708.58 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.80x = 708.58 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.80x = 259,425.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,425.31/513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.91

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