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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.63, 717.09 and 345.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.63, 717.09 and 345.01 is: 476.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.63 : 717.09 = 345.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.63/717.09 = 345.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.63x = 717.09 × 345.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.63x = 247,397.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,397.91/519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.11

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