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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.45, 778.77 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.45, 778.77 and 356.64 is: 534.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.45 : 778.77 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.45/778.77 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.45x = 778.77 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.45x = 277,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,740.53/519.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.68

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