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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.71, 716.46 and 362.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.71, 716.46 and 362.09 is: 499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.71 : 716.46 = 362.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.71/716.46 = 362.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.71x = 716.46 × 362.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.71x = 259,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,419.42/519.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.17

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