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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.45, 716.14 and 353.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.45, 716.14 and 353.38 is: 487.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.45 : 716.14 = 353.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.45/716.14 = 353.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.45x = 716.14 × 353.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.45x = 253,069.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,069.55/519.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.19

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