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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.40, 706.20 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.40, 706.20 and 372.32 is: 514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.40 : 706.20 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.40/706.20 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.40x = 706.20 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.40x = 262,932.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,932.38/511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.14

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