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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.03, 778.03 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.03, 778.03 and 272.32 is: 408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.03 : 778.03 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.03/778.03 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.03x = 778.03 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.03x = 211,870.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,870.50/519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.20

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