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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.35, 778.41 and 275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.35, 778.41 and 275.74 is: 413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.35 : 778.41 = 275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.35/778.41 = 275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.35x = 778.41 × 275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.35x = 214,636.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,636.83/519.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.28

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