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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.38, 777.45 and 346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.38, 777.45 and 346.19 is: 518.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.38 : 777.45 = 346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.38/777.45 = 346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.38x = 777.45 × 346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.38x = 269,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,145.42/519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.21

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