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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.58, 717.48 and 353.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.58, 717.48 and 353.74 is: 488.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.58 : 717.48 = 353.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.58/717.48 = 353.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.58x = 717.48 × 353.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.58x = 253,796.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,796.02/519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.47

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