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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.26, 716.36 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.26, 716.36 and 344.30 is: 474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.26 : 716.36 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.26/716.36 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.26x = 716.36 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.26x = 246,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,645.40/519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.99

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