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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.20, 777.78 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.20, 777.78 and 275.12 is: 412.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.20 : 777.78 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.20/777.78 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.20x = 777.78 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.20x = 213,982.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,982.83/519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.14

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