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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.72, 716.76 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.72, 716.76 and 371.84 is: 513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.72 : 716.76 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.72/716.76 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.72x = 716.76 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.72x = 266,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,520.04/518.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.80

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