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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 716.85 and 353.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 716.85 and 353.61 is: 488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 716.85 = 353.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/716.85 = 353.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 716.85 × 353.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 253,485.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,485.33/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.21

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