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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 779.52 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 779.52 and 357.44 is: 536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 779.52 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/779.52 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 779.52 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 278,631.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,631.63/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.41

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