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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 779.76 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 779.76 and 276.48 is: 414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 779.76 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/779.76 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 779.76 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 215,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,588.04/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.91

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