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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.65, 778.95 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.65, 778.95 and 334.48 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.65 : 778.95 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.65/778.95 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.65x = 778.95 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.65x = 260,543.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,543.20/519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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