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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.85, 779.64 and 347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.85, 779.64 and 347.73 is: 521.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.85 : 779.64 = 347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.85/779.64 = 347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.85x = 779.64 × 347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.85x = 271,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,104.22/519.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.50

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