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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.37, 716.16 and 379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.37, 716.16 and 379.24 is: 522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.37 : 716.16 = 379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.37/716.16 = 379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.37x = 716.16 × 379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.37x = 271,596.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,596.52/519.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.93

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