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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.36, 778.10 and 433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.36, 778.10 and 433.24 is: 649.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.36 : 778.10 = 433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.36/778.10 = 433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.36x = 778.10 × 433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.36x = 337,104.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,104.04/519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.08

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