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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.68, 781.44 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.68, 781.44 and 358.40 is: 538.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.68 : 781.44 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.68/781.44 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.68x = 781.44 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.68x = 280,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,068.10/519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.92

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