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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 718.12 and 354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 718.12 and 354.64 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 718.12 = 354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/718.12 = 354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 718.12 × 354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 254,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,674.08/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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