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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.31, 715.47 and 344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.31, 715.47 and 344.35 is: 474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.31 : 715.47 = 344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.31/715.47 = 344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.31x = 715.47 × 344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.31x = 246,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,372.09/519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.42

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