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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.42, 779.67 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.42, 779.67 and 334.56 is: 502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.42 : 779.67 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.42/779.67 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.42x = 779.67 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.42x = 260,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,846.40/519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.19

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