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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.64, 778.20 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.64, 778.20 and 324.16 is: 485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.64 : 778.20 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.64/778.20 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.64x = 778.20 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.64x = 252,261.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,261.31/519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.45

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