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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 716.40 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 716.40 and 364.20 is: 502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 716.40 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/716.40 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 716.40 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 260,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,912.88/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.72

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