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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.11, 716.31 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.11, 716.31 and 295.04 is: 407.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.11 : 716.31 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.11/716.31 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.11x = 716.31 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.11x = 211,336.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,336.52/519.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.12

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