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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.53, 717.14 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.53, 717.14 and 344.93 is: 476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.53 : 717.14 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.53/717.14 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.53x = 717.14 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.53x = 247,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,363.10/519.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.13

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