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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.66, 716.66 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.66, 716.66 and 354.12 is: 488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.66 : 716.66 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.66/716.66 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.66x = 716.66 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.66x = 253,781.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,781.87/519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.36

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