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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.94, 717.56 and 395.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.94, 717.56 and 395.41 is: 545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.94 : 717.56 = 395.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.94/717.56 = 395.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.94x = 717.56 × 395.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.94x = 283,730.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,730.40/519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.70

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