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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.35, 778.39 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.35, 778.39 and 275.72 is: 413.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.35 : 778.39 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.35/778.39 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.35x = 778.39 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.35x = 214,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,617.69/519.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.24

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