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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.64, 779.80 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.64, 779.80 and 346.50 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.64 : 779.80 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.64/779.80 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.64x = 779.80 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.64x = 270,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,200.70/519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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