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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.75, 717.84 and 353.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.75, 717.84 and 353.70 is: 488.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.75 : 717.84 = 353.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.75/717.84 = 353.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.75x = 717.84 × 353.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.75x = 253,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,900.01/519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.50

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