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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.16, 776.79 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.16, 776.79 and 374.56 is: 560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.16 : 776.79 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.16/776.79 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.16x = 776.79 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.16x = 290,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,954.46/519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.43

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