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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.18, 778.95 and 363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.18, 778.95 and 363.17 is: 544.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.18 : 778.95 = 363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.18/778.95 = 363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.18x = 778.95 × 363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.18x = 282,887.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,887.38/519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.87

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