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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.67, 706.51 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.67, 706.51 and 365.04 is: 503.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.67 : 706.51 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.67/706.51 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.67x = 706.51 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.67x = 257,904.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,904.41/512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.06

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