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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.58, 717.24 and 353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.58, 717.24 and 353.92 is: 488.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.58 : 717.24 = 353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.58/717.24 = 353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.58x = 717.24 × 353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.58x = 253,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,845.58/519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.56

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