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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.16, 715.62 and 394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.16, 715.62 and 394.42 is: 543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.16 : 715.62 = 394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.16/715.62 = 394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.16x = 715.62 × 394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.16x = 282,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,254.84/519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.68

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