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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 716.52 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 716.52 and 379.32 is: 523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 716.52 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/716.52 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 716.52 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 271,790.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,790.37/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.92

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