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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.24, 715.86 and 395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.24, 715.86 and 395.04 is: 544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.24 : 715.86 = 395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.24/715.86 = 395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.24x = 715.86 × 395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.24x = 282,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,793.33/519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.63

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