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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 779.28 and 292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 779.28 and 292.96 is: 439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 779.28 = 292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/779.28 = 292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 779.28 × 292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 228,297.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,297.87/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.44

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