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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.82, 708.20 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.82, 708.20 and 363.78 is: 502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.82 : 708.20 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.82/708.20 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.82x = 708.20 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.82x = 257,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,627.18/512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.37

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