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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.72, 767.04 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.72, 767.04 and 374.16 is: 561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.72 : 767.04 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.72/767.04 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.72x = 767.04 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.72x = 286,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,995.69/510.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.94

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