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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.22, 778.83 and 493.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.22, 778.83 and 493.27 is: 739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.22 : 778.83 = 493.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.22/778.83 = 493.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.22x = 778.83 × 493.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.22x = 384,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,173.47/519.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.91

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