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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.55, 780.09 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.55, 780.09 and 315.04 is: 473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.55 : 780.09 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.55/780.09 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.55x = 780.09 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.55x = 245,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,759.55/519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.02

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