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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.36, 716.46 and 339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.36, 716.46 and 339.80 is: 468.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.36 : 716.46 = 339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.36/716.46 = 339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.36x = 716.46 × 339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.36x = 243,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,453.11/519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.76

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