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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.94, 779.18 and 288.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.94, 779.18 and 288.94 is: 433.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.94 : 779.18 = 288.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.94/779.18 = 288.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.94x = 779.18 × 288.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.94x = 225,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,136.27/519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.00

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