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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.36, 704.65 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.36, 704.65 and 363.75 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.36 : 704.65 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.36/704.65 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.36x = 704.65 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.36x = 256,316.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,316.44/511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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