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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.68, 716.46 and 353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.68, 716.46 and 353.60 is: 487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.68 : 716.46 = 353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.68/716.46 = 353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.68x = 716.46 × 353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.68x = 253,340.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,340.26/519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.49

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