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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.24, 777.24 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.24, 777.24 and 397.08 is: 594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.24 : 777.24 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.24/777.24 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.24x = 777.24 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.24x = 308,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,626.46/519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.38

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