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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.36, 716.58 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.36, 716.58 and 295.32 is: 407.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.36 : 716.58 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.36/716.58 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.36x = 716.58 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.36x = 211,620.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,620.41/519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.46

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