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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.39, 716.60 and 353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.39, 716.60 and 353.32 is: 487.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.39 : 716.60 = 353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.39/716.60 = 353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.39x = 716.60 × 353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.39x = 253,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,188.20/519.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.47

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