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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.30, 704.60 and 363.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.30, 704.60 and 363.68 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.30 : 704.60 = 363.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.30/704.60 = 363.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.30x = 704.60 × 363.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.30x = 256,245.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,245.41/511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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