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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.57, 716.45 and 362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.57, 716.45 and 362.39 is: 499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.57 : 716.45 = 362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.57/716.45 = 362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.57x = 716.45 × 362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.57x = 259,628.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,628.92/519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.70

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