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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 779.76 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 779.76 and 357.03 is: 535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 779.76 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/779.76 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 779.76 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 278,397.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,397.71/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.55

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