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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.66, 777.87 and 388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.66, 777.87 and 388.89 is: 582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.66 : 777.87 = 388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.66/777.87 = 388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.66x = 777.87 × 388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.66x = 302,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,505.86/519.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.12

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