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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.56, 716.28 and 371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.56, 716.28 and 371.94 is: 512.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.56 : 716.28 = 371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.56/716.28 = 371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.56x = 716.28 × 371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.56x = 266,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,413.18/519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.77

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