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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.10, 716.82 and 395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.10, 716.82 and 395.48 is: 545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.10 : 716.82 = 395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.10/716.82 = 395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.10x = 716.82 × 395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.10x = 283,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,487.97/520.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.06

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