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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.36, 778.56 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.36, 778.56 and 275.76 is: 413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.36 : 778.56 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.36/778.56 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.36x = 778.56 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.36x = 214,695.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,695.71/519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.39

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