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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.22, 778.30 and 345.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.22, 778.30 and 345.45 is: 517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.22 : 778.30 = 345.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.22/778.30 = 345.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.22x = 778.30 × 345.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.22x = 268,862.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,862.01/519.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.82

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