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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.04, 711.66 and 319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.04, 711.66 and 319.48 is: 440.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.04 : 711.66 = 319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.04/711.66 = 319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.04x = 711.66 × 319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.04x = 227,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,361.14/516.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.59

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