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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.72, 778.10 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.72, 778.10 and 275.72 is: 413.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.72 : 778.10 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.72/778.10 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.72x = 778.10 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.72x = 214,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,537.73/518.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.59

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