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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.66, 716.58 and 344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.66, 716.58 and 344.70 is: 475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.66 : 716.58 = 344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.66/716.58 = 344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.66x = 716.58 × 344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.66x = 247,005.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,005.13/519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.32

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