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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.67, 717.02 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.67, 717.02 and 379.86 is: 524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.67 : 717.02 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.67/717.02 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.67x = 717.02 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.67x = 272,367.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,367.22/519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.12

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