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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.89, 779.38 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.89, 779.38 and 276.59 is: 414.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.89 : 779.38 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.89/779.38 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.89x = 779.38 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.89x = 215,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,568.71/519.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.64

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