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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.65, 779 and 337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.65, 779 and 337.13 is: 505.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.65 : 779 = 337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.65/779 = 337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.65x = 779 × 337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.65x = 262,624.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,624.27/519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.39

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