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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 707.04 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 707.04 and 365.04 is: 504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 707.04 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/707.04 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 707.04 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 258,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,097.88/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.18

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