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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.39, 777.30 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.39, 777.30 and 321.66 is: 481.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.39 : 777.30 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.39/777.30 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.39x = 777.30 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.39x = 250,026.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,026.32/519.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.38

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