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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 716.16 and 371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 716.16 and 371.98 is: 513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 716.16 = 371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/716.16 = 371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 716.16 × 371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 266,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,397.20/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.29

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