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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 716.79 and 344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 716.79 and 344.68 is: 475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 716.79 = 344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/716.79 = 344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 716.79 × 344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 247,063.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,063.18/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.78

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