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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.60, 716.81 and 394.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.60, 716.81 and 394.46 is: 545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.60 : 716.81 = 394.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.60/716.81 = 394.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.60x = 716.81 × 394.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.60x = 282,752.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,752.87/518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.22

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