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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.02, 715.59 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.02, 715.59 and 379.02 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.02 : 715.59 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.02/715.59 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.02x = 715.59 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.02x = 271,222.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,222.92/519.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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