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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.19, 718.92 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.19, 718.92 and 373.86 is: 515.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.19 : 718.92 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.19/718.92 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.19x = 718.92 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.19x = 268,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,775.43/521.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.70

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