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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.40, 778.41 and 275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.40, 778.41 and 275.40 is: 413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.40 : 778.41 = 275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.40/778.41 = 275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.40x = 778.41 × 275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.40x = 214,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,374.11/518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.53

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