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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.90, 779.50 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.90, 779.50 and 364.96 is: 547.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.90 : 779.50 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.90/779.50 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.90x = 779.50 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.90x = 284,486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,486.32/519.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.19

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