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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 778.08 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 778.08 and 372.96 is: 558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 778.08 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/778.08 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 778.08 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 290,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,192.72/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.62

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