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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 716.40 and 322.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 716.40 and 322.49 is: 445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 716.40 = 322.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/716.40 = 322.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 716.40 × 322.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 231,028.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,028.25/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.14

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