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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 707.24 and 371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 707.24 and 371.93 is: 513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 707.24 = 371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/707.24 = 371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 707.24 × 371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 263,046.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,046.47/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.72

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