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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.70, 712.80 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.70, 712.80 and 376.75 is: 519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.70 : 712.80 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.70/712.80 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.70x = 712.80 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.70x = 268,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,547.40/516.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.74

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