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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.18, 712.95 and 376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.18, 712.95 and 376.08 is: 519.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.18 : 712.95 = 376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.18/712.95 = 376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.18x = 712.95 × 376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.18x = 268,124.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,124.27/516.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.44

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