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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 779.58 and 288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 779.58 and 288.18 is: 432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 779.58 = 288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/779.58 = 288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 779.58 × 288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 224,659.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,659.36/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.47

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