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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.78, 717.25 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.78, 717.25 and 320.58 is: 442.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.78 : 717.25 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.78/717.25 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.78x = 717.25 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.78x = 229,934.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,934.40/519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.37

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