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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.42, 717.24 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.42, 717.24 and 388.20 is: 536.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.42 : 717.24 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.42/717.24 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.42x = 717.24 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.42x = 278,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,432.57/519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.05

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