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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.04, 715.95 and 371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.04, 715.95 and 371.43 is: 512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.04 : 715.95 = 371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.04/715.95 = 371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.04x = 715.95 × 371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.04x = 265,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,925.31/519.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.34

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