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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.72, 779.58 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.72, 779.58 and 356.52 is: 534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.72 : 779.58 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.72/779.58 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.72x = 779.58 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.72x = 277,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,935.86/519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.78

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