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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.62, 779.90 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.62, 779.90 and 276.35 is: 414.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.62 : 779.90 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.62/779.90 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.62x = 779.90 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.62x = 215,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,520.08/519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.77

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