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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.33, 779.43 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.33, 779.43 and 276.03 is: 414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.33 : 779.43 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.33/779.43 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.33x = 779.43 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.33x = 215,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,146.06/519.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.28

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