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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.24, 716.38 and 295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.24, 716.38 and 295.16 is: 407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.24 : 716.38 = 295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.24/716.38 = 295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.24x = 716.38 × 295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.24x = 211,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,442.40/519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.22

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