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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.50, 716.19 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.50, 716.19 and 379.62 is: 523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.50 : 716.19 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.50/716.19 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.50x = 716.19 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.50x = 271,880.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,880.05/519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.35

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