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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 778.24 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 778.24 and 415.26 is: 621.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 778.24 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/778.24 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 778.24 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 323,172.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,172.46/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.58

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