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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.87, 707.13 and 365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.87, 707.13 and 365.25 is: 503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.87 : 707.13 = 365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.87/707.13 = 365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.87x = 707.13 × 365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.87x = 258,279.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,279.23/512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.60

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