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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.69, 717.24 and 395.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.69, 717.24 and 395.13 is: 545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.69 : 717.24 = 395.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.69/717.24 = 395.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.69x = 717.24 × 395.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.69x = 283,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,403.04/519.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.33

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