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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.76, 716.17 and 350.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.76, 716.17 and 350.83 is: 484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.76 : 716.17 = 350.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.76/716.17 = 350.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.76x = 716.17 × 350.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.76x = 251,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,253.92/518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.34

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