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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 777.50 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 777.50 and 325.74 is: 487.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 777.50 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/777.50 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 777.50 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 253,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,262.85/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.93

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