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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.16, 778.74 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.16, 778.74 and 315.04 is: 472.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.16 : 778.74 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.16/778.74 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.16x = 778.74 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.16x = 245,334.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,334.25/519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.56

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