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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.28, 712.66 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.28, 712.66 and 319.88 is: 441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.28 : 712.66 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.28/712.66 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.28x = 712.66 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.28x = 227,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,965.68/516.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.55

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