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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.62, 717.17 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.62, 717.17 and 353.72 is: 488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.62 : 717.17 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.62/717.17 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.62x = 717.17 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.62x = 253,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,677.40/519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.20

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