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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.45, 712.46 and 376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.45, 712.46 and 376.35 is: 519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.45 : 712.46 = 376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.45/712.46 = 376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.45x = 712.46 × 376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.45x = 268,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,132.44/516.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.18

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