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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.49, 779.04 and 275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.49, 779.04 and 275.87 is: 413.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.49 : 779.04 = 275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.49/779.04 = 275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.49x = 779.04 × 275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.49x = 214,913.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,913.76/519.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.71

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