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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.82, 778 and 275.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.82, 778 and 275.29 is: 412.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.82 : 778 = 275.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.82/778 = 275.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.82x = 778 × 275.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.82x = 214,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,175.62/518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.81

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