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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 716.44 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 716.44 and 372.24 is: 512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 716.44 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/716.44 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 716.44 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 266,687.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,687.63/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.94

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