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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 780.45 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 780.45 and 276.38 is: 414.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 780.45 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/780.45 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 780.45 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 215,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,700.77/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.87

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