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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.67, 715.05 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.67, 715.05 and 376.74 is: 519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.67 : 715.05 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.67/715.05 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.67x = 715.05 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.67x = 269,387.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,387.94/518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.38

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