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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.97, 778.22 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.97, 778.22 and 275.44 is: 413.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.97 : 778.22 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.97/778.22 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.97x = 778.22 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.97x = 214,352.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,352.92/518.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.04

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