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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.49, 716.91 and 309.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.49, 716.91 and 309.61 is: 427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.49 : 716.91 = 309.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.49/716.91 = 309.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.49x = 716.91 × 309.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.49x = 221,962.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,962.51/519.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.27

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