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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 716.04 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 716.04 and 394.08 is: 544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 716.04 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/716.04 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 716.04 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 282,177.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,177.04/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.07

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