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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.32, 704.80 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.32, 704.80 and 363.44 is: 501.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.32 : 704.80 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.32/704.80 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.32x = 704.80 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.32x = 256,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,152.51/510.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.94

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