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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.26, 715.73 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.26, 715.73 and 379.35 is: 522.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.26 : 715.73 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.26/715.73 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.26x = 715.73 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.26x = 271,510.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,510.28/519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.88

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