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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.56, 716.96 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.56, 716.96 and 295.50 is: 407.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.56 : 716.96 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.56/716.96 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.56x = 716.96 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.56x = 211,860.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,860.20/519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.77

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