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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 717.36 and 372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 717.36 and 372.72 is: 514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 717.36 = 372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/717.36 = 372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 717.36 × 372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 267,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,374.42/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.34

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