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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.39, 778.23 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.39, 778.23 and 287.73 is: 431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.39 : 778.23 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.39/778.23 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.39x = 778.23 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.39x = 223,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,920.12/519.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.12

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