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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.82, 777.99 and 275.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.82, 777.99 and 275.29 is: 412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.82 : 777.99 = 275.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.82/777.99 = 275.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.82x = 777.99 × 275.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.82x = 214,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,168.98/518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.80

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