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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.17, 717.41 and 344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.17, 717.41 and 344.75 is: 476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.17 : 717.41 = 344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.17/717.41 = 344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.17x = 717.41 × 344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.17x = 247,325.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,325.37/519.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.39

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