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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.40, 716.69 and 309.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.40, 716.69 and 309.57 is: 427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.40 : 716.69 = 309.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.40/716.69 = 309.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.40x = 716.69 × 309.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.40x = 221,860.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,860.59/519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.15

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