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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.56, 779.50 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.56, 779.50 and 275.91 is: 413.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.56 : 779.50 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.56/779.50 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.56x = 779.50 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.56x = 215,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,068.49/519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.94

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