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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.71, 779.88 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.71, 779.88 and 346.64 is: 520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.71 : 779.88 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.71/779.88 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.71x = 779.88 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.71x = 270,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,337.60/519.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.17

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