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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.99, 713.52 and 377.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.99, 713.52 and 377.58 is: 521.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.99 : 713.52 = 377.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.99/713.52 = 377.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.99x = 713.52 × 377.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.99x = 269,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,410.88/516.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.11

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