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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.45, 717.12 and 354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.45, 717.12 and 354.41 is: 489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.45 : 717.12 = 354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.45/717.12 = 354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.45x = 717.12 × 354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.45x = 254,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,154.50/519.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.28

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