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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 779.16 and 288.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 779.16 and 288.92 is: 432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 779.16 = 288.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/779.16 = 288.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 779.16 × 288.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 225,114.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,114.91/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.98

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