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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 779.09 and 387.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 779.09 and 387.43 is: 581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 779.09 = 387.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/779.09 = 387.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 779.09 × 387.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 301,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,842.84/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.52

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