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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 778.73 and 417.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 778.73 and 417.35 is: 625.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 778.73 = 417.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/778.73 = 417.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 778.73 × 417.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 324,996.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,996.99/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.04

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