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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.89, 778.91 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.89, 778.91 and 275.67 is: 413.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.89 : 778.91 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.89/778.91 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.89x = 778.91 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.89x = 214,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,720.74/519.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.02

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