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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.36, 779.52 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.36, 779.52 and 324.48 is: 487.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.36 : 779.52 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.36/779.52 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.36x = 779.52 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.36x = 252,938.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,938.65/519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.02

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