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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.80, 780.18 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.80, 780.18 and 357.08 is: 535.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.80 : 780.18 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.80/780.18 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.80x = 780.18 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.80x = 278,586.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,586.67/519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.95

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