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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 776.79 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 776.79 and 356.40 is: 533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 776.79 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/776.79 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 776.79 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 276,847.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,847.96/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.21

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