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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.01, 716.04 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.01, 716.04 and 344.66 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.01 : 716.04 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.01/716.04 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.01x = 716.04 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.01x = 246,786.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,786.77/519.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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