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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.56, 717.24 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.56, 717.24 and 370.32 is: 511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.56 : 717.24 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.56/717.24 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.56x = 717.24 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.56x = 265,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,608.32/519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.22

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