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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 706.40 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 706.40 and 364.52 is: 503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 706.40 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/706.40 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 706.40 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 257,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,496.93/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.16

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