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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.19, 779.02 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.19, 779.02 and 357.14 is: 535.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.19 : 779.02 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.19/779.02 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.19x = 779.02 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.19x = 278,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,220.26/519.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.87

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