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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.05, 778.95 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.05, 778.95 and 324.34 is: 486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.05 : 778.95 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.05/778.95 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.05x = 778.95 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.05x = 252,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,642.70/519.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.74

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