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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.42, 716.82 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.42, 716.82 and 309.54 is: 427.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.42 : 716.82 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.42/716.82 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.42x = 716.82 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.42x = 221,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,884.46/519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.18

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