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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 777.36 and 275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 777.36 and 275.36 is: 412.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 777.36 = 275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/777.36 = 275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 777.36 × 275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 214,053.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,053.85/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.09

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