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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.56, 778.80 and 275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.56, 778.80 and 275.56 is: 413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.56 : 778.80 = 275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.56/778.80 = 275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.56x = 778.80 × 275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.56x = 214,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,606.13/519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.05

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