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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.75, 717.80 and 364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.75, 717.80 and 364.23 is: 503.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.75 : 717.80 = 364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.75/717.80 = 364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.75x = 717.80 × 364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.75x = 261,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,444.29/519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.02

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