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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.94, 717.54 and 310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.94, 717.54 and 310.06 is: 427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.94 : 717.54 = 310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.94/717.54 = 310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.94x = 717.54 × 310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.94x = 222,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,480.45/519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.90

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