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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.72, 719.68 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.72, 719.68 and 372.38 is: 513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.72 : 719.68 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.72/719.68 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.72x = 719.68 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.72x = 267,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,993.31/521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.67

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