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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.19, 716.38 and 322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.19, 716.38 and 322.75 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.19 : 716.38 = 322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.19/716.38 = 322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.19x = 716.38 × 322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.19x = 231,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,211.65/519.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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