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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.41, 779.23 and 288.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.41, 779.23 and 288.64 is: 433.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.41 : 779.23 = 288.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.41/779.23 = 288.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.41x = 779.23 × 288.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.41x = 224,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,916.95/519.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.02

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