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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.38, 716.88 and 309.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.38, 716.88 and 309.71 is: 427.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.38 : 716.88 = 309.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.38/716.88 = 309.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.38x = 716.88 × 309.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.38x = 222,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,023.83/519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.48

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