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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.87, 779.46 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.87, 779.46 and 276.56 is: 414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.87 : 779.46 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.87/779.46 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.87x = 779.46 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.87x = 215,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,571.00/519.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.66

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