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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.17, 705.10 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.17, 705.10 and 363.54 is: 501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.17 : 705.10 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.17/705.10 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.17x = 705.10 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.17x = 256,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,332.05/511.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.46

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