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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.68, 717.36 and 344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.68, 717.36 and 344.96 is: 476.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.68 : 717.36 = 344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.68/717.36 = 344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.68x = 717.36 × 344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.68x = 247,460.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,460.51/519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.18

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