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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.87, 778.65 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.87, 778.65 and 275.57 is: 413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.87 : 778.65 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.87/778.65 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.87x = 778.65 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.87x = 214,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,570.57/518.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.53

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