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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.36, 779.20 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.36, 779.20 and 288.16 is: 432.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.36 : 779.20 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.36/779.20 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.36x = 779.20 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.36x = 224,534.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,534.27/519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.33

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