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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.95, 765.48 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.95, 765.48 and 372.44 is: 557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.95 : 765.48 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.95/765.48 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.95x = 765.48 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.95x = 285,095.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,095.37/510.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.97

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