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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.29, 716.46 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.29, 716.46 and 361.74 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.29 : 716.46 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.29/716.46 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.29x = 716.46 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.29x = 259,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,172.24/519.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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