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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.46, 779.54 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.46, 779.54 and 346.32 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.46 : 779.54 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.46/779.54 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.46x = 779.54 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.46x = 269,968.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,968.56/519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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