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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.88, 778.20 and 346.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.88, 778.20 and 346.69 is: 518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.88 : 778.20 = 346.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.88/778.20 = 346.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.88x = 778.20 × 346.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.88x = 269,794.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,794.16/519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.95

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