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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.16, 715.50 and 371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.16, 715.50 and 371.80 is: 512.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.16 : 715.50 = 371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.16/715.50 = 371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.16x = 715.50 × 371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.16x = 266,022.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,022.90/519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.41

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