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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.29, 778.73 and 333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.29, 778.73 and 333.93 is: 500.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.29 : 778.73 = 333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.29/778.73 = 333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.29x = 778.73 × 333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.29x = 260,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,042.56/519.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.77

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