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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 778.86 and 397.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 778.86 and 397.56 is: 595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 778.86 = 397.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/778.86 = 397.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 778.86 × 397.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 309,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,643.58/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.93

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