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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.80, 716.97 and 395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.80, 716.97 and 395.18 is: 545.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.80 : 716.97 = 395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.80/716.97 = 395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.80x = 716.97 × 395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.80x = 283,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,328.62/519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.08

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