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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 777.33 and 396.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 777.33 and 396.87 is: 594.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 777.33 = 396.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/777.33 = 396.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 777.33 × 396.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 308,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,496.04/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.20

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