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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.96, 780.12 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.96, 780.12 and 373.44 is: 560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.96 : 780.12 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.96/780.12 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.96x = 780.12 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.96x = 291,328.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,328.01/519.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.29

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