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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.66, 777.62 and 382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.66, 777.62 and 382.35 is: 572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.66 : 777.62 = 382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.66/777.62 = 382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.66x = 777.62 × 382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.66x = 297,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,321.10/519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.15

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