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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.50, 779.29 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.50, 779.29 and 291.50 is: 437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.50 : 779.29 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.50/779.29 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.50x = 779.29 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.50x = 227,163.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,163.04/519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.27

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