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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.88, 718.04 and 344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.88, 718.04 and 344.92 is: 476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.88 : 718.04 = 344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.88/718.04 = 344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.88x = 718.04 × 344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.88x = 247,666.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,666.36/519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.39

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