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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.91, 778.13 and 275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.91, 778.13 and 275.38 is: 412.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.91 : 778.13 = 275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.91/778.13 = 275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.91x = 778.13 × 275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.91x = 214,277.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,277.55/518.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.94

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