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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.92, 715.28 and 353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.92, 715.28 and 353.08 is: 486.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.92 : 715.28 = 353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.92/715.28 = 353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.92x = 715.28 × 353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.92x = 252,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,551.06/518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.69

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