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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.87, 716.20 and 370.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.87, 716.20 and 370.43 is: 510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.87 : 716.20 = 370.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.87/716.20 = 370.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.87x = 716.20 × 370.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.87x = 265,301.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,301.97/519.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.32

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