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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.40, 779.30 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.40, 779.30 and 357 is: 535.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.40 : 779.30 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.40/779.30 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.40x = 779.30 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.40x = 278,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,210.10/519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.64

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