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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.88, 708.04 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.88, 708.04 and 363.64 is: 502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.88 : 708.04 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.88/708.04 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.88x = 708.04 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.88x = 257,471.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,471.68/512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.01

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