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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 778.38 and 403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 778.38 and 403.64 is: 605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 778.38 = 403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/778.38 = 403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 778.38 × 403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 314,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,181.41/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.29

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