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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 779.45 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 779.45 and 373.56 is: 560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 779.45 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/779.45 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 779.45 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 291,169.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,169.47/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.03

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