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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.89, 779.83 and 337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.89, 779.83 and 337.43 is: 506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.89 : 779.83 = 337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.89/779.83 = 337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.89x = 779.83 × 337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.89x = 263,139.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,139.14/519.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.15

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