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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 778.46 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 778.46 and 336.86 is: 504.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 778.46 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/778.46 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 778.46 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 262,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,232.04/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.37

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