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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.09, 705.64 and 363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.09, 705.64 and 363.46 is: 501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.09 : 705.64 = 363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.09/705.64 = 363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.09x = 705.64 × 363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.09x = 256,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,471.91/511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.81

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