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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.67, 778.29 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.67, 778.29 and 374.68 is: 561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.67 : 778.29 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.67/778.29 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.67x = 778.29 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.67x = 291,609.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,609.70/519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.14

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