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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.27, 779.44 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.27, 779.44 and 276 is: 414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.27 : 779.44 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.27/779.44 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.27x = 779.44 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.27x = 215,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,125.44/519.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.28

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