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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.64, 780.42 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.64, 780.42 and 348.76 is: 523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.64 : 780.42 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.64/780.42 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.64x = 780.42 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.64x = 272,179.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,179.28/519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.78

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