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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.78, 717.26 and 309.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.78, 717.26 and 309.98 is: 427.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.78 : 717.26 = 309.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.78/717.26 = 309.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.78x = 717.26 × 309.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.78x = 222,336.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,336.25/519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.75

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