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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.16, 778.33 and 326.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.16, 778.33 and 326.38 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.16 : 778.33 = 326.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.16/778.33 = 326.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.16x = 778.33 × 326.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.16x = 254,025.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,025.82/519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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