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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.86, 717.52 and 354.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.86, 717.52 and 354.47 is: 489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.86 : 717.52 = 354.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.86/717.52 = 354.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.86x = 717.52 × 354.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.86x = 254,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,340.20/519.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.25

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