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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.79, 779.22 and 356.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.79, 779.22 and 356.29 is: 534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.79 : 779.22 = 356.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.79/779.22 = 356.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.79x = 779.22 × 356.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.79x = 277,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,628.29/519.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.12

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