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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 779.27 and 288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 779.27 and 288.66 is: 433.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 779.27 = 288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/779.27 = 288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 779.27 × 288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 224,947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,947.18/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.06

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