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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 776.79 and 331.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 776.79 and 331.56 is: 496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 776.79 = 331.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/776.79 = 331.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 776.79 × 331.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 257,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,552.49/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.05

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