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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.30, 779.40 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.30, 779.40 and 336.90 is: 505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.30 : 779.40 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.30/779.40 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.30x = 779.40 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.30x = 262,579.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,579.86/519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.64

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