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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.32, 716.03 and 362.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.32, 716.03 and 362.09 is: 499.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.32 : 716.03 = 362.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.32/716.03 = 362.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.32x = 716.03 × 362.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.32x = 259,267.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,267.30/519.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.24

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