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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.79, 717.43 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.79, 717.43 and 354.40 is: 489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.79 : 717.43 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.79/717.43 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.79x = 717.43 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.79x = 254,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,257.19/519.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.15

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