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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.30, 779.07 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.30, 779.07 and 288.06 is: 432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.30 : 779.07 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.30/779.07 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.30x = 779.07 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.30x = 224,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,418.90/519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.16

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