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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.94, 716.19 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.94, 716.19 and 344.22 is: 475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.94 : 716.19 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.94/716.19 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.94x = 716.19 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.94x = 246,526.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,526.92/518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.06

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