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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.11, 716.34 and 309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.11, 716.34 and 309.32 is: 426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.11 : 716.34 = 309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.11/716.34 = 309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.11x = 716.34 × 309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.11x = 221,578.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,578.55/519.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.84

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