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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.05, 716.34 and 387.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.05, 716.34 and 387.83 is: 535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.05 : 716.34 = 387.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.05/716.34 = 387.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.05x = 716.34 × 387.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.05x = 277,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,814.56/519.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.24

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