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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.28, 711.70 and 376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.28, 711.70 and 376.55 is: 519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.28 : 711.70 = 376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.28/711.70 = 376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.28x = 711.70 × 376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.28x = 267,991.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,991.47/516.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.08

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