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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.69, 717.22 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.69, 717.22 and 395.16 is: 545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.69 : 717.22 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.69/717.22 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.69x = 717.22 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.69x = 283,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,414.68/519.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.35

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