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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.38, 779.30 and 275.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.38, 779.30 and 275.85 is: 413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.38 : 779.30 = 275.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.38/779.30 = 275.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.38x = 779.30 × 275.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.38x = 214,964.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,964.63/519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.89

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