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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 718.28 and 340.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 718.28 and 340.89 is: 470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 718.28 = 340.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/718.28 = 340.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 718.28 × 340.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 244,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,856.31/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.95

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