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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.12, 778.93 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.12, 778.93 and 302.72 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.12 : 778.93 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.12/778.93 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.12x = 778.93 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.12x = 235,793.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,793.04/519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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