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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.05, 712.14 and 319.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.05, 712.14 and 319.51 is: 440.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.05 : 712.14 = 319.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.05/712.14 = 319.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.05x = 712.14 × 319.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.05x = 227,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,535.85/516.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.92

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