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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.71, 717.22 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.71, 717.22 and 295.68 is: 408.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.71 : 717.22 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.71/717.22 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.71x = 717.22 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.71x = 212,069.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,069.01/519.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.05

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