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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.04, 711.39 and 319.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.04, 711.39 and 319.21 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.04 : 711.39 = 319.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.04/711.39 = 319.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.04x = 711.39 × 319.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.04x = 227,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,082.80/516.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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