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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.12, 711.89 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.12, 711.89 and 319.52 is: 440.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.12 : 711.89 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.12/711.89 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.12x = 711.89 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.12x = 227,457.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,457.94/516.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.71

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