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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.51, 706.95 and 365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.51, 706.95 and 365.36 is: 503.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.51 : 706.95 = 365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.51/706.95 = 365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.51x = 706.95 × 365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.51x = 258,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,287.72/512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.97

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