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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.02, 711.74 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.02, 711.74 and 319.64 is: 440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.02 : 711.74 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.02/711.74 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.02x = 711.74 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.02x = 227,497.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,497.81/516.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.87

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