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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.96, 775.92 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.96, 775.92 and 395.52 is: 593.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.96 : 775.92 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.96/775.92 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.96x = 775.92 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.96x = 306,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,891.88/516.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.65

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