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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.51, 712.35 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.51, 712.35 and 377.10 is: 520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.51 : 712.35 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.51/712.35 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.51x = 712.35 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.51x = 268,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,627.19/516.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.08

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