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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.46, 716.43 and 379.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.46, 716.43 and 379.42 is: 523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.46 : 716.43 = 379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.46/716.43 = 379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.46x = 716.43 × 379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.46x = 271,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,827.87/519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.29

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