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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.25, 778.15 and 403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.25, 778.15 and 403.16 is: 604.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.25 : 778.15 = 403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.25/778.15 = 403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.25x = 778.15 × 403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.25x = 313,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,718.95/519.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.18

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