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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.02, 778.83 and 372.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.02, 778.83 and 372.61 is: 559.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.02 : 778.83 = 372.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.02/778.83 = 372.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.02x = 778.83 × 372.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.02x = 290,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,197.90/519.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.13

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