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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.79, 706.52 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.79, 706.52 and 365.38 is: 504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.79 : 706.52 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.79/706.52 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.79x = 706.52 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.79x = 258,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,147.42/511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.41

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