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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.66, 717.16 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.66, 717.16 and 292.56 is: 403.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.66 : 717.16 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.66/717.16 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.66x = 717.16 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.66x = 209,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,812.33/519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.75

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