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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.36, 778.03 and 324.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.36, 778.03 and 324.43 is: 486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.36 : 778.03 = 324.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.36/778.03 = 324.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.36x = 778.03 × 324.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.36x = 252,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,413.52/519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.01

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