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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.58, 717.25 and 309.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.58, 717.25 and 309.83 is: 427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.58 : 717.25 = 309.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.58/717.25 = 309.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.58x = 717.25 × 309.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.58x = 222,225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,225.57/519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.70

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