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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.16, 716.08 and 322.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.16, 716.08 and 322.54 is: 444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.16 : 716.08 = 322.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.16/716.08 = 322.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.16x = 716.08 × 322.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.16x = 230,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,964.44/519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.88

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