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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 715.95 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 715.95 and 388.26 is: 535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 715.95 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/715.95 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 715.95 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 277,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,974.75/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.10

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