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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.59, 778.98 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.59, 778.98 and 334.51 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.59 : 778.98 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.59/778.98 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.59x = 778.98 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.59x = 260,576.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,576.60/519.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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