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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.34, 778.26 and 395.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.34, 778.26 and 395.41 is: 592.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.34 : 778.26 = 395.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.34/778.26 = 395.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.34x = 778.26 × 395.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.34x = 307,731.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,731.79/519.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.54

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