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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 716.28 and 309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 716.28 and 309.16 is: 426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 716.28 = 309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/716.28 = 309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 716.28 × 309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 221,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,445.12/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.68

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