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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.86, 717.46 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.86, 717.46 and 342.74 is: 473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.86 : 717.46 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.86/717.46 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.86x = 717.46 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.86x = 245,902.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,902.24/519.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.02

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