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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.40, 762.36 and 519.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.40, 762.36 and 519.38 is: 715.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.40 : 762.36 = 519.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.40/762.36 = 519.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.40x = 762.36 × 519.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.40x = 395,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,954.54/553.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.49

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