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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.09, 716.28 and 309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.09, 716.28 and 309.28 is: 426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.09 : 716.28 = 309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.09/716.28 = 309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.09x = 716.28 × 309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.09x = 221,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,527.50/519.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.76

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