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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 778.32 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 778.32 and 326.88 is: 489.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 778.32 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/778.32 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 778.32 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 254,417.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,417.24/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.41

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