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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 778.41 and 333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 778.41 and 333.61 is: 500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 778.41 = 333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/778.41 = 333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 778.41 × 333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 259,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,683.41/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.09

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