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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.49, 777.87 and 380.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.49, 777.87 and 380.98 is: 570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.49 : 777.87 = 380.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.49/777.87 = 380.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.49x = 777.87 × 380.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.49x = 296,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,353.88/519.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.47

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