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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.66, 716.74 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.66, 716.74 and 372.24 is: 513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.66 : 716.74 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.66/716.74 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.66x = 716.74 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.66x = 266,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,799.30/519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.41

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