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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.97, 717.65 and 310.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.97, 717.65 and 310.27 is: 428.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.97 : 717.65 = 310.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.97/717.65 = 310.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.97x = 717.65 × 310.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.97x = 222,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,664.25/519.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.23

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