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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.79, 715.62 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.79, 715.62 and 371.16 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.79 : 715.62 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.79/715.62 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.79x = 715.62 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.79x = 265,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,609.52/518.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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