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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.68, 779.58 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.68, 779.58 and 384.44 is: 576.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.68 : 779.58 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.68/779.58 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.68x = 779.58 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.68x = 299,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,701.74/519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.70

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