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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.09, 778.23 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.09, 778.23 and 288.06 is: 431.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.09 : 778.23 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.09/778.23 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.09x = 778.23 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.09x = 224,176.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,176.93/519.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.87

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