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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.65, 705.78 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.65, 705.78 and 363.96 is: 502.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.65 : 705.78 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.65/705.78 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.65x = 705.78 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.65x = 256,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,875.69/511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.05

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