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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 780 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 780 and 276.32 is: 414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 780 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/780 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 780 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 215,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,529.60/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.54

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