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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 714.06 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 714.06 and 387.48 is: 533.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 714.06 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/714.06 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 714.06 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 276,683.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,683.97/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.11

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