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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.86, 706.14 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.86, 706.14 and 364.64 is: 503.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.86 : 706.14 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.86/706.14 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.86x = 706.14 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.86x = 257,486.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,486.89/511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.04

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