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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.93, 706.56 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.93, 706.56 and 363.30 is: 501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.93 : 706.56 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.93/706.56 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.93x = 706.56 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.93x = 256,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,693.25/511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.42

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