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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.10, 777.32 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.10, 777.32 and 287.73 is: 430.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.10 : 777.32 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.10/777.32 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.10x = 777.32 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.10x = 223,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,658.28/519.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.86

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