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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.14, 777.36 and 302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.14, 777.36 and 302.60 is: 453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.14 : 777.36 = 302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.14/777.36 = 302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.14x = 777.36 × 302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.14x = 235,229.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,229.14/519.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.11

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