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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 778.23 and 356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 778.23 and 356.91 is: 534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 778.23 = 356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/778.23 = 356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 778.23 × 356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 277,758.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,758.07/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.99

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