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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.11, 778.31 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.11, 778.31 and 288.16 is: 432.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.11 : 778.31 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.11/778.31 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.11x = 778.31 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.11x = 224,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,275.50/519.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.04

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