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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 777.54 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 777.54 and 403.08 is: 602.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 777.54 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/777.54 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 777.54 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 313,410.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,410.82/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.76

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