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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.07, 712.80 and 375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.07, 712.80 and 375.97 is: 519.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.07 : 712.80 = 375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.07/712.80 = 375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.07x = 712.80 × 375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.07x = 267,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,991.42/516.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.29

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