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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 780 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 780 and 357.28 is: 536.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 780 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/780 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 780 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 278,678.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,678.40/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.66

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