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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.23, 778.05 and 381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.23, 778.05 and 381.62 is: 571.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.23 : 778.05 = 381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.23/778.05 = 381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.23x = 778.05 × 381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.23x = 296,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,915.55/519.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.84

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