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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.37, 777.53 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.37, 777.53 and 336.24 is: 503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.37 : 777.53 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.37/777.53 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.37x = 777.53 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.37x = 261,437.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,437.53/519.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.38

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