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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 717.26 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 717.26 and 351.81 is: 485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 717.26 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/717.26 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 717.26 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 252,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,339.25/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.34

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