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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.75, 717.57 and 345.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.75, 717.57 and 345.20 is: 476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.75 : 717.57 = 345.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.75/717.57 = 345.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.75x = 717.57 × 345.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.75x = 247,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,701.58/519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.58

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