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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.10, 778.79 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.10, 778.79 and 272.32 is: 408.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.10 : 778.79 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.10/778.79 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.10x = 778.79 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.10x = 212,080.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,080.09/519.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.55

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