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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.80, 717.13 and 395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.80, 717.13 and 395.33 is: 545.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.80 : 717.13 = 395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.80/717.13 = 395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.80x = 717.13 × 395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.80x = 283,503.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,503.00/519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.41

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