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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.55, 715.41 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.55, 715.41 and 394.08 is: 543.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.55 : 715.41 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.55/715.41 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.55x = 715.41 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.55x = 281,928.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,928.77/518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.69

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