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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.17, 716.27 and 342.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.17, 716.27 and 342.46 is: 472.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.17 : 716.27 = 342.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.17/716.27 = 342.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.17x = 716.27 × 342.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.17x = 245,296.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,296.92/519.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.48

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