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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.08, 716.28 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.08, 716.28 and 312.08 is: 430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.08 : 716.28 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.08/716.28 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.08x = 716.28 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.08x = 223,536.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,536.66/519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.64

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