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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.90, 717.55 and 395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.90, 717.55 and 395.36 is: 545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.90 : 717.55 = 395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.90/717.55 = 395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.90x = 717.55 × 395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.90x = 283,691.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,691.37/519.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.67

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