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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.91, 779.93 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.91, 779.93 and 276.30 is: 414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.91 : 779.93 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.91/779.93 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.91x = 779.93 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.91x = 215,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,494.66/519.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.48

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