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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.38, 777.87 and 356.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.38, 777.87 and 356.66 is: 534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.38 : 777.87 = 356.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.38/777.87 = 356.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.38x = 777.87 × 356.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.38x = 277,435.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,435.11/519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.17

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