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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.66, 716.91 and 372.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.66, 716.91 and 372.51 is: 513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.66 : 716.91 = 372.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.66/716.91 = 372.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.66x = 716.91 × 372.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.66x = 267,056.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,056.14/519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.91

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