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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 778.40 and 272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 778.40 and 272.29 is: 408.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 778.40 = 272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/778.40 = 272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 778.40 × 272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 211,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,949.17/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.22

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