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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.26, 716.49 and 309.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.26, 716.49 and 309.41 is: 426.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.26 : 716.49 = 309.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.26/716.49 = 309.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.26x = 716.49 × 309.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.26x = 221,689.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,689.17/519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.93

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