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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.35, 716.38 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.35, 716.38 and 342.32 is: 472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.35 : 716.38 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.35/716.38 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.35x = 716.38 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.35x = 245,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,231.20/519.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.19

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