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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.09, 716.33 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.09, 716.33 and 295.02 is: 407.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.09 : 716.33 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.09/716.33 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.09x = 716.33 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.09x = 211,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,332.56/519.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.12

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