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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.20, 716.01 and 395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.20, 716.01 and 395.27 is: 545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.20 : 716.01 = 395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.20/716.01 = 395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.20x = 716.01 × 395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.20x = 283,017.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,017.27/519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.10

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