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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.96, 712.98 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.96, 712.98 and 376.92 is: 519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.96 : 712.98 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.96/712.98 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.96x = 712.98 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.96x = 268,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,736.42/516.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.84

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