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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.63, 708.35 and 379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.63, 708.35 and 379.67 is: 524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.63 : 708.35 = 379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.63/708.35 = 379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.63x = 708.35 × 379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.63x = 268,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,933.80/512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.62

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