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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.08, 716.40 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.08, 716.40 and 322.52 is: 445.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.08 : 716.40 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.08/716.40 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.08x = 716.40 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.08x = 231,053.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,053.33/519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.12

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