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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.90, 779.49 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.90, 779.49 and 357.18 is: 535.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.90 : 779.49 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.90/779.49 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.90x = 779.49 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.90x = 278,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,418.24/519.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.52

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