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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 770.58 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.99, 770.58 and 360 is: 539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.99 : 770.58 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.99/770.58 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.99x = 770.58 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.99x = 277,408.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,408.80/513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.72

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