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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 717.02 and 312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 717.02 and 312.52 is: 431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 717.02 = 312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/717.02 = 312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 717.02 × 312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 224,083.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,083.09/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.33

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