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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.94, 717.18 and 345.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.94, 717.18 and 345.34 is: 476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.94 : 717.18 = 345.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.94/717.18 = 345.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.94x = 717.18 × 345.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.94x = 247,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,670.94/519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.35

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