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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.65, 779.13 and 364.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.65, 779.13 and 364.71 is: 546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.65 : 779.13 = 364.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.65/779.13 = 364.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.65x = 779.13 × 364.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.65x = 284,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,156.50/519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.83

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