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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.35, 716.99 and 379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.35, 716.99 and 379.26 is: 523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.35 : 716.99 = 379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.35/716.99 = 379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.35x = 716.99 × 379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.35x = 271,923.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,923.73/519.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.59

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