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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.39, 777.93 and 402.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.39, 777.93 and 402.91 is: 603.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.39 : 777.93 = 402.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.39/777.93 = 402.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.39x = 777.93 × 402.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.39x = 313,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,431.82/519.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.47

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