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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.81, 779.14 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.81, 779.14 and 337.33 is: 505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.81 : 779.14 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.81/779.14 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.81x = 779.14 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.81x = 262,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,827.30/519.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.62

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