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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.24, 716.70 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.24, 716.70 and 371.64 is: 512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.24 : 716.70 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.24/716.70 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.24x = 716.70 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.24x = 266,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,354.39/519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.97

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