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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.97, 717.92 and 379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.97, 717.92 and 379.84 is: 524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.97 : 717.92 = 379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.97/717.92 = 379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.97x = 717.92 × 379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.97x = 272,694.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,694.73/519.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.44

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