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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.43, 716.41 and 379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.43, 716.41 and 379.84 is: 523.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.43 : 716.41 = 379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.43/716.41 = 379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.43x = 716.41 × 379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.43x = 272,121.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,121.17/519.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.88

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