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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.81, 717.08 and 354.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.81, 717.08 and 354.03 is: 488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.81 : 717.08 = 354.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.81/717.08 = 354.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.81x = 717.08 × 354.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.81x = 253,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,866.06/519.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.38

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