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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.17, 716.06 and 339.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.17, 716.06 and 339.59 is: 468.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.17 : 716.06 = 339.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.17/716.06 = 339.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.17x = 716.06 × 339.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.17x = 243,169.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,169.45/519.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.39

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