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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.74, 778.28 and 288.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.74, 778.28 and 288.37 is: 431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.74 : 778.28 = 288.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.74/778.28 = 288.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.74x = 778.28 × 288.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.74x = 224,432.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,432.60/519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.82

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