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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.96, 716.74 and 353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.96, 716.74 and 353.64 is: 488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.96 : 716.74 = 353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.96/716.74 = 353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.96x = 716.74 × 353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.96x = 253,467.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,467.93/518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.42

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