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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.30, 778.97 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.30, 778.97 and 336.60 is: 504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.30 : 778.97 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.30/778.97 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.30x = 778.97 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.30x = 262,199.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,199.62/519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.91

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