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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.62, 716.78 and 353.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.62, 716.78 and 353.93 is: 488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.62 : 716.78 = 353.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.62/716.78 = 353.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.62x = 716.78 × 353.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.62x = 253,687.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,687.25/519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.22

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