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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.90, 704.71 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.90, 704.71 and 363.28 is: 501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.90 : 704.71 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.90/704.71 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.90x = 704.71 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.90x = 256,007.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,007.05/510.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.09

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