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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.74, 780.15 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.74, 780.15 and 276.44 is: 414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.74 : 780.15 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.74/780.15 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.74x = 780.15 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.74x = 215,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,664.67/519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.95

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