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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.16, 716.10 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.16, 716.10 and 363.64 is: 501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.16 : 716.10 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.16/716.10 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.16x = 716.10 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.16x = 260,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,402.60/519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.58

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