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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.50, 717 and 312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.50, 717 and 312.50 is: 431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.50 : 717 = 312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.50/717 = 312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.50x = 717 × 312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.50x = 224,062.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,062.50/519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.30

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