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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.35, 777.53 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.35, 777.53 and 345.60 is: 517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.35 : 777.53 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.35/777.53 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.35x = 777.53 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.35x = 268,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,715.23/519.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.41

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