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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.57, 713.49 and 376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.57, 713.49 and 376.47 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.57 : 713.49 = 376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.57/713.49 = 376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.57x = 713.49 × 376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.57x = 268,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,607.58/516.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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