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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.84, 705.97 and 372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.84, 705.97 and 372.41 is: 513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.84 : 705.97 = 372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.84/705.97 = 372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.84x = 705.97 × 372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.84x = 262,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,911.75/511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.66

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