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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.09, 778.64 and 288.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.09, 778.64 and 288.43 is: 432.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.09 : 778.64 = 288.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.09/778.64 = 288.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.09x = 778.64 × 288.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.09x = 224,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,583.14/519.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.65

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