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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.65, 717.20 and 395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.65, 717.20 and 395.11 is: 545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.65 : 717.20 = 395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.65/717.20 = 395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.65x = 717.20 × 395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.65x = 283,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,372.89/519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.31

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