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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.89, 705.70 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.89, 705.70 and 364.26 is: 502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.89 : 705.70 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.89/705.70 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.89x = 705.70 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.89x = 257,058.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,058.28/511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.17

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