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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.56, 716.94 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.56, 716.94 and 344.96 is: 476.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.56 : 716.94 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.56/716.94 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.56x = 716.94 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.56x = 247,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,315.62/519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.01

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