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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.90, 779.86 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.90, 779.86 and 366.52 is: 549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.90 : 779.86 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.90/779.86 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.90x = 779.86 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.90x = 285,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,831.42/519.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.78

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