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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.86, 716.83 and 354.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.86, 716.83 and 354.17 is: 488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.86 : 716.83 = 354.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.86/716.83 = 354.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.86x = 716.83 × 354.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.86x = 253,880.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,880.59/519.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.36

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