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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.81, 778.82 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.81, 778.82 and 397.71 is: 595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.81 : 778.82 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.81/778.82 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.81x = 778.82 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.81x = 309,742.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,742.51/519.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.88

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