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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.78, 779.16 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.78, 779.16 and 273.06 is: 409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.78 : 779.16 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.78/779.16 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.78x = 779.16 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.78x = 212,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,757.43/519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.32

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