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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.56, 779.70 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.56, 779.70 and 336.50 is: 504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.56 : 779.70 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.56/779.70 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.56x = 779.70 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.56x = 262,369.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,369.05/519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.98

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