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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 778.20 and 380.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 778.20 and 380.94 is: 570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 778.20 = 380.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/778.20 = 380.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 778.20 × 380.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 296,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,447.51/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.66

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