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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.64, 778.08 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.64, 778.08 and 275.52 is: 413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.64 : 778.08 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.64/778.08 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.64x = 778.08 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.64x = 214,376.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,376.60/518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.34

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