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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 701.52 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 701.52 and 370.72 is: 511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 701.52 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/701.52 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 701.52 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 260,067.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,067.49/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.94

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