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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.85, 706.71 and 365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.85, 706.71 and 365.07 is: 503.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.85 : 706.71 = 365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.85/706.71 = 365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.85x = 706.71 × 365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.85x = 257,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,998.62/512.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.07

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