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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.73, 779.60 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.73, 779.60 and 356.92 is: 535.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.73 : 779.60 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.73/779.60 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.73x = 779.60 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.73x = 278,254.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,254.83/519.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.38

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