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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.29, 704.57 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.29, 704.57 and 363.51 is: 500.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.29 : 704.57 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.29/704.57 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.29x = 704.57 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.29x = 256,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,118.24/511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.93

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