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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 778.14 and 313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 778.14 and 313.62 is: 470.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 778.14 = 313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/778.14 = 313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 778.14 × 313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 244,040.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,040.27/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.21

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