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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.74, 716.41 and 372.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.74, 716.41 and 372.19 is: 513.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.74 : 716.41 = 372.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.74/716.41 = 372.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.74x = 716.41 × 372.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.74x = 266,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,640.64/519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.03

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