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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 717.22 and 310.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 717.22 and 310.00 is: 427.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 717.22 = 310.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/717.22 = 310.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 717.22 × 310.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 222,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,335.63/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.61

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