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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 715.92 and 344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 715.92 and 344.58 is: 475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 715.92 = 344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/715.92 = 344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 715.92 × 344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 246,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,691.71/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.16

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