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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 708.12 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 708.12 and 366 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 708.12 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/708.12 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 708.12 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 259,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,171.92/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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