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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.55, 714.83 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.55, 714.83 and 394.48 is: 542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.55 : 714.83 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.55/714.83 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.55x = 714.83 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.55x = 281,985.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,985.06/519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.75

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