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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.28, 706.41 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.28, 706.41 and 364.86 is: 503.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.28 : 706.41 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.28/706.41 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.28x = 706.41 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.28x = 257,740.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,740.75/512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.12

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