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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.85, 718.35 and 395.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.85, 718.35 and 395.31 is: 546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.85 : 718.35 = 395.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.85/718.35 = 395.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.85x = 718.35 × 395.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.85x = 283,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,970.94/519.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.26

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