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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 778.77 and 299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 778.77 and 299.67 is: 449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 778.77 = 299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/778.77 = 299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 778.77 × 299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 233,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,374.01/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.51

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