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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.42, 716.85 and 320.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.42, 716.85 and 320.31 is: 442.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.42 : 716.85 = 320.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.42/716.85 = 320.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.42x = 716.85 × 320.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.42x = 229,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,614.22/519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.06

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