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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.15, 715.96 and 341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.15, 715.96 and 341.96 is: 471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.15 : 715.96 = 341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.15/715.96 = 341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.15x = 715.96 × 341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.15x = 244,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,827.97/519.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.59

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