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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.82, 708.28 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.82, 708.28 and 373.56 is: 515.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.82 : 708.28 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.82/708.28 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.82x = 708.28 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.82x = 264,581.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,581.93/512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.94

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