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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.20, 716.04 and 341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.20, 716.04 and 341.96 is: 471.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.20 : 716.04 = 341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.20/716.04 = 341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.20x = 716.04 × 341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.20x = 244,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,857.04/519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.60

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