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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.12, 776.72 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.12, 776.72 and 310.12 is: 464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.12 : 776.72 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.12/776.72 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.12x = 776.72 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.12x = 240,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,875.24/519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.01

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