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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.09, 716.16 and 322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.09, 716.16 and 322.71 is: 445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.09 : 716.16 = 322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.09/716.16 = 322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.09x = 716.16 × 322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.09x = 231,111.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,111.99/519.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.23

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