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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.79, 717.57 and 362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.79, 717.57 and 362.56 is: 500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.79 : 717.57 = 362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.79/717.57 = 362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.79x = 717.57 × 362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.79x = 260,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,162.18/519.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.51

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