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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.72, 704.16 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.72, 704.16 and 372.48 is: 513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.72 : 704.16 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.72/704.16 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.72x = 704.16 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.72x = 262,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,285.52/510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.56

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