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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.75, 716.18 and 353.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.75, 716.18 and 353.68 is: 487.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.75 : 716.18 = 353.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.75/716.18 = 353.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.75x = 716.18 × 353.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.75x = 253,298.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,298.54/519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.35

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