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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 716.55 and 394.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 716.55 and 394.89 is: 544.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 716.55 = 394.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/716.55 = 394.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 716.55 × 394.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 282,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,958.43/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.74

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