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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.36, 706.03 and 364.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.36, 706.03 and 364.75 is: 502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.36 : 706.03 = 364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.36/706.03 = 364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.36x = 706.03 × 364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.36x = 257,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,524.44/512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.62

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