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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.12, 716.40 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.12, 716.40 and 394.56 is: 544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.12 : 716.40 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.12/716.40 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.12x = 716.40 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.12x = 282,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,662.78/519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.50

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