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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 716.94 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 716.94 and 379.56 is: 523.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 716.94 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/716.94 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 716.94 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 272,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,121.75/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.88

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