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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.79, 707.12 and 363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.79, 707.12 and 363.34 is: 501.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.79 : 707.12 = 363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.79/707.12 = 363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.79x = 707.12 × 363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.79x = 256,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,924.98/512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.03

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