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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.32, 779.58 and 364.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.32, 779.58 and 364.61 is: 547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.32 : 779.58 = 364.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.32/779.58 = 364.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.32x = 779.58 × 364.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.32x = 284,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,238.77/519.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.33

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