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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 717.84 and 345.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 717.84 and 345.54 is: 477.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 717.84 = 345.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/717.84 = 345.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 717.84 × 345.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 248,042.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,042.43/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.04

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