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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 780.44 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 780.44 and 347.60 is: 521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 780.44 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/780.44 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 780.44 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 271,280.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,280.94/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.85

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