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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.42, 778.44 and 275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.42, 778.44 and 275.42 is: 412.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.42 : 778.44 = 275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.42/778.44 = 275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.42x = 778.44 × 275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.42x = 214,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,397.94/519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.76

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