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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.94, 778.70 and 372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.94, 778.70 and 372.76 is: 558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.94 : 778.70 = 372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.94/778.70 = 372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.94x = 778.70 × 372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.94x = 290,268.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,268.21/519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.27

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