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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.02, 715.51 and 371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.02, 715.51 and 371.60 is: 512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.02 : 715.51 = 371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.02/715.51 = 371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.02x = 715.51 × 371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.02x = 265,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,883.52/519.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.28

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