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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.04, 703.92 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.04, 703.92 and 370.72 is: 511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.04 : 703.92 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.04/703.92 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.04x = 703.92 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.04x = 260,957.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,957.22/510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.64

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