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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.56, 717.61 and 379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.56, 717.61 and 379.45 is: 524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.56 : 717.61 = 379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.56/717.61 = 379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.56x = 717.61 × 379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.56x = 272,297.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,297.77/519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.10

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