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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.03, 716.60 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.03, 716.60 and 371.55 is: 512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.03 : 716.60 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.03/716.60 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.03x = 716.60 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.03x = 266,250.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,250.87/519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.98

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