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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.94, 715.89 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.94, 715.89 and 319.68 is: 441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.94 : 715.89 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.94/715.89 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.94x = 715.89 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.94x = 228,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,855.72/518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.01

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