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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.46, 716.96 and 342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.46, 716.96 and 342.11 is: 472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.46 : 716.96 = 342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.46/716.96 = 342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.46x = 716.96 × 342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.46x = 245,279.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,279.19/519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.18

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