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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 717.48 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 717.48 and 362.54 is: 500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 717.48 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/717.48 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 717.48 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 260,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,115.20/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.68

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