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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.19, 716.43 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.19, 716.43 and 393.66 is: 544.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.19 : 716.43 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.19/716.43 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.19x = 716.43 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.19x = 282,029.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,029.83/518.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.26

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