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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 778.56 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 778.56 and 357.12 is: 534.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 778.56 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/778.56 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 778.56 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 278,039.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,039.35/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.86

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