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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.41, 715.33 and 508.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.41, 715.33 and 508.07 is: 699.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.41 : 715.33 = 508.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.41/715.33 = 508.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.41x = 715.33 × 508.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.41x = 363,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,440.14/519.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.71

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