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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.27, 779.29 and 354.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.27, 779.29 and 354.39 is: 531.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.27 : 779.29 = 354.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.27/779.29 = 354.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.27x = 779.29 × 354.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.27x = 276,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,172.58/519.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.85

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