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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.24, 777.41 and 336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.24, 777.41 and 336.09 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.24 : 777.41 = 336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.24/777.41 = 336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.24x = 777.41 × 336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.24x = 261,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,279.73/519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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