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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.16, 778.20 and 333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.16, 778.20 and 333.98 is: 500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.16 : 778.20 = 333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.16/778.20 = 333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.16x = 778.20 × 333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.16x = 259,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,903.24/519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.63

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