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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 717.26 and 344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 717.26 and 344.92 is: 476.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 717.26 = 344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/717.26 = 344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 717.26 × 344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 247,397.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,397.32/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.20

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