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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 704.72 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 704.72 and 363.84 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 704.72 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/704.72 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 704.72 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 256,405.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,405.32/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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