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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 716.83 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 716.83 and 344.04 is: 475.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 716.83 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/716.83 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 716.83 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 246,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,617.33/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.18

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