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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.87, 716.95 and 354.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.87, 716.95 and 354.31 is: 488.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.87 : 716.95 = 354.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.87/716.95 = 354.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.87x = 716.95 × 354.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.87x = 254,019.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,019.88/519.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.62

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