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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.57, 716.66 and 370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.57, 716.66 and 370.17 is: 510.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.57 : 716.66 = 370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.57/716.66 = 370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.57x = 716.66 × 370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.57x = 265,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,289.65/519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.59

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