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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.04, 778.64 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.04, 778.64 and 324.16 is: 486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.04 : 778.64 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.04/778.64 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.04x = 778.64 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.04x = 252,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,403.94/519.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.29

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