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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.60, 707.10 and 372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.60, 707.10 and 372.56 is: 513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.60 : 707.10 = 372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.60/707.10 = 372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.60x = 707.10 × 372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.60x = 263,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,437.18/512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.92

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