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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.41, 716.24 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.41, 716.24 and 322.89 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.41 : 716.24 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.41/716.24 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.41x = 716.24 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.41x = 231,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,264.85/519.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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