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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.64, 717.20 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.64, 717.20 and 395.12 is: 545.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.64 : 717.20 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.64/717.20 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.64x = 717.20 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.64x = 283,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,380.06/519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.34

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