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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.66, 703.77 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.66, 703.77 and 363.24 is: 500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.66 : 703.77 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.66/703.77 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.66x = 703.77 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.66x = 255,637.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,637.41/510.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.60

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