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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.02, 716.19 and 309.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.02, 716.19 and 309.17 is: 426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.02 : 716.19 = 309.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.02/716.19 = 309.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.02x = 716.19 × 309.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.02x = 221,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,419.72/519.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.61

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