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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.40, 716.30 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.40, 716.30 and 344.44 is: 475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.40 : 716.30 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.40/716.30 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.40x = 716.30 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.40x = 246,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,718.86/519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.01

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