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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.13, 706.19 and 364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.13, 706.19 and 364.71 is: 502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.13 : 706.19 = 364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.13/706.19 = 364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.13x = 706.19 × 364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.13x = 257,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,552.73/512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.90

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