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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.68, 716.82 and 345.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.68, 716.82 and 345.08 is: 475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.68 : 716.82 = 345.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.68/716.82 = 345.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.68x = 716.82 × 345.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.68x = 247,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,356.66/519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.98

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