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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.38, 776.94 and 344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.38, 776.94 and 344.42 is: 515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.38 : 776.94 = 344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.38/776.94 = 344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.38x = 776.94 × 344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.38x = 267,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,593.67/519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.22

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