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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.09, 716.23 and 309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.09, 716.23 and 309.16 is: 426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.09 : 716.23 = 309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.09/716.23 = 309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.09x = 716.23 × 309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.09x = 221,429.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,429.67/519.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.57

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