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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.33, 778.83 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.33, 778.83 and 288.33 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.33 : 778.83 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.33/778.83 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.33x = 778.83 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.33x = 224,560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,560.05/519.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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