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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.66, 717.18 and 380.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.66, 717.18 and 380.22 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.66 : 717.18 = 380.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.66/717.18 = 380.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.66x = 717.18 × 380.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.66x = 272,686.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,686.18/519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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