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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.38, 779.06 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.38, 779.06 and 327.14 is: 490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.38 : 779.06 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.38/779.06 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.38x = 779.06 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.38x = 254,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,861.69/519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.70

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