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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.65, 716.79 and 309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.65, 716.79 and 309.68 is: 427.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.65 : 716.79 = 309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.65/716.79 = 309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.65x = 716.79 × 309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.65x = 221,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,975.53/519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.17

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