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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.57, 716.51 and 395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.57, 716.51 and 395.24 is: 545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.57 : 716.51 = 395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.57/716.51 = 395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.57x = 716.51 × 395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.57x = 283,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,190.82/519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.05

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