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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.73, 704.95 and 363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.73, 704.95 and 363.41 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.73 : 704.95 = 363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.73/704.95 = 363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.73x = 704.95 × 363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.73x = 256,186.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,186.73/510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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