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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.80, 706.20 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.80, 706.20 and 364.68 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.80 : 706.20 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.80/706.20 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.80x = 706.20 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.80x = 257,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,537.02/511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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