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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.95, 779.06 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.95, 779.06 and 365.60 is: 547.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.95 : 779.06 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.95/779.06 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.95x = 779.06 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.95x = 284,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,823.53/519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.79

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