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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.75, 717.53 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.75, 717.53 and 354.20 is: 488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.75 : 717.53 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.75/717.53 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.75x = 717.53 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.75x = 254,143.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,143.77/519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.97

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