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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.32, 716.40 and 344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.32, 716.40 and 344.66 is: 475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.32 : 716.40 = 344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.32/716.40 = 344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.32x = 716.40 × 344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.32x = 246,914.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,914.42/519.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.46

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