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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 779.76 and 314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 779.76 and 314.76 is: 472.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 779.76 = 314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/779.76 = 314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 779.76 × 314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 245,437.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,437.26/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.03

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