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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.84, 709.36 and 356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.84, 709.36 and 356.75 is: 492.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.84 : 709.36 = 356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.84/709.36 = 356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.84x = 709.36 × 356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.84x = 253,060.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,060.63/513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.49

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