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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.79, 719.60 and 374.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.79, 719.60 and 374.37 is: 516.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.79 : 719.60 = 374.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.79/719.60 = 374.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.79x = 719.60 × 374.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.79x = 269,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,394.78/521.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.29

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