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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.57, 778.86 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.57, 778.86 and 275.94 is: 413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.57 : 778.86 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.57/778.86 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.57x = 778.86 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.57x = 214,918.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,918.63/519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.65

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