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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.61, 706.95 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.61, 706.95 and 373.19 is: 514.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.61 : 706.95 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.61/706.95 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.61x = 706.95 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.61x = 263,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,826.67/512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.67

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