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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.89, 708.46 and 366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.89, 708.46 and 366.26 is: 504.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.89 : 708.46 = 366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.89/708.46 = 366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.89x = 708.46 × 366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.89x = 259,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,480.56/513.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.93

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