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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.65, 715.82 and 394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.65, 715.82 and 394.11 is: 543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.65 : 715.82 = 394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.65/715.82 = 394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.65x = 715.82 × 394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.65x = 282,111.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,111.82/518.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.93

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