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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.36, 706.44 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.36, 706.44 and 372.20 is: 514.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.36 : 706.44 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.36/706.44 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.36x = 706.44 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.36x = 262,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,936.97/511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.19

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