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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.49, 778.10 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.49, 778.10 and 336.33 is: 503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.49 : 778.10 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.49/778.10 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.49x = 778.10 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.49x = 261,696.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,696.69/519.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.76

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