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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.74, 780.21 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.74, 780.21 and 356.27 is: 534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.74 : 780.21 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.74/780.21 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.74x = 780.21 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.74x = 277,965.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,965.42/519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.82

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