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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 716.58 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 716.58 and 373.18 is: 514.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 716.58 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/716.58 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 716.58 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 267,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,413.32/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.65

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