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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.10, 719.08 and 373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.10, 719.08 and 373.98 is: 516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.10 : 719.08 = 373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.10/719.08 = 373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.10x = 719.08 × 373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.10x = 268,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,921.54/521.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.07

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