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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 716.81 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 716.81 and 295.38 is: 407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 716.81 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/716.81 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 716.81 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 211,729.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,729.86/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.62

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