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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.67, 779.60 and 288.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.67, 779.60 and 288.82 is: 433.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.67 : 779.60 = 288.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.67/779.60 = 288.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.67x = 779.60 × 288.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.67x = 225,164.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,164.07/519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.28

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