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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.10, 705.69 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.10, 705.69 and 364.32 is: 502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.10 : 705.69 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.10/705.69 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.10x = 705.69 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.10x = 257,096.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,096.98/512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.04

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