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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.40, 716.70 and 344.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.40, 716.70 and 344.68 is: 475.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.40 : 716.70 = 344.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.40/716.70 = 344.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.40x = 716.70 × 344.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.40x = 247,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,032.16/519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.61

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