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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.51, 716.90 and 309.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.51, 716.90 and 309.69 is: 427.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.51 : 716.90 = 309.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.51/716.90 = 309.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.51x = 716.90 × 309.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.51x = 222,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,015.21/519.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.36

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