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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.26, 779.34 and 288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.26, 779.34 and 288.38 is: 432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.26 : 779.34 = 288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.26/779.34 = 288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.26x = 779.34 × 288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.26x = 224,746.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,746.07/519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.82

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