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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.84, 716.19 and 319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.84, 716.19 and 319.70 is: 441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.84 : 716.19 = 319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.84/716.19 = 319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.84x = 716.19 × 319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.84x = 228,967.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,967.43/518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.31

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