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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.10, 512.79 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.10, 512.79 and 372.48 is: 510.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.10 : 512.79 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.10/512.79 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.10x = 512.79 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.10x = 191,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,004.02/374.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.57

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