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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.91, 778.43 and 275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.91, 778.43 and 275.30 is: 412.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.91 : 778.43 = 275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.91/778.43 = 275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.91x = 778.43 × 275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.91x = 214,301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,301.78/518.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.98

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