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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.76, 779.38 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.76, 779.38 and 325.02 is: 487.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.76 : 779.38 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.76/779.38 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.76x = 779.38 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.76x = 253,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,314.09/519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.37

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