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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.40, 777.61 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.40, 777.61 and 336.88 is: 504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.40 : 777.61 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.40/777.61 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.40x = 777.61 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.40x = 261,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,961.26/519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.35

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