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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.95, 707.63 and 372.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.95, 707.63 and 372.85 is: 514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.95 : 707.63 = 372.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.95/707.63 = 372.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.95x = 707.63 × 372.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.95x = 263,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,837.98/512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.35

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