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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.92, 777.87 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.92, 777.87 and 275.58 is: 413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.92 : 777.87 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.92/777.87 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.92x = 777.87 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.92x = 214,365.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,365.41/518.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.10

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