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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.73, 716.20 and 353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.73, 716.20 and 353.08 is: 487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.73 : 716.20 = 353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.73/716.20 = 353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.73x = 716.20 × 353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.73x = 252,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,875.90/518.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.49

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