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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 778.28 and 275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 778.28 and 275.40 is: 412.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 778.28 = 275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/778.28 = 275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 778.28 × 275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 214,338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,338.31/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.98

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