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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 716.16 and 370.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 716.16 and 370.23 is: 510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 716.16 = 370.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/716.16 = 370.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 716.16 × 370.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 265,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,143.92/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.28

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