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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.82, 707.34 and 365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.82, 707.34 and 365.16 is: 503.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.82 : 707.34 = 365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.82/707.34 = 365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.82x = 707.34 × 365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.82x = 258,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,292.27/512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.67

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