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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.57, 716.84 and 353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.57, 716.84 and 353.50 is: 487.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.57 : 716.84 = 353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.57/716.84 = 353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.57x = 716.84 × 353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.57x = 253,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,401.17/519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.71

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