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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.34, 707.31 and 365.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.34, 707.31 and 365.19 is: 504.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.34 : 707.31 = 365.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.34/707.31 = 365.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.34x = 707.31 × 365.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.34x = 258,302.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,302.54/512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.16

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