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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.70, 707.76 and 379.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.70, 707.76 and 379.70 is: 524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.70 : 707.76 = 379.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.70/707.76 = 379.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.70x = 707.76 × 379.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.70x = 268,736.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,736.47/512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.16

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