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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 779.49 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 779.49 and 337.23 is: 506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 779.49 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/779.49 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 779.49 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 262,867.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,867.41/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.02

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