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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.50, 777.52 and 397.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.50, 777.52 and 397.06 is: 594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.50 : 777.52 = 397.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.50/777.52 = 397.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.50x = 777.52 × 397.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.50x = 308,722.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,722.09/519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.27

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