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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.73, 705.93 and 364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.73, 705.93 and 364.43 is: 502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.73 : 705.93 = 364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.73/705.93 = 364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.73x = 705.93 × 364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.73x = 257,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,262.07/511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.73

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