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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.80, 778.68 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.80, 778.68 and 275.50 is: 413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.80 : 778.68 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.80/778.68 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.80x = 778.68 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.80x = 214,526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,526.34/518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.50

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