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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.60, 705.72 and 371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.60, 705.72 and 371.56 is: 512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.60 : 705.72 = 371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.60/705.72 = 371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.60x = 705.72 × 371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.60x = 262,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,217.32/511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.54

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