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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.60, 715.72 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.60, 715.72 and 394.08 is: 543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.60 : 715.72 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.60/715.72 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.60x = 715.72 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.60x = 282,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,050.94/518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.87

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