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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.31, 716.60 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.31, 716.60 and 295.25 is: 407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.31 : 716.60 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.31/716.60 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.31x = 716.60 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.31x = 211,573.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,573.31/519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.41

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