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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.94, 779.14 and 275.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.94, 779.14 and 275.95 is: 413.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.94 : 779.14 = 275.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.94/779.14 = 275.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.94x = 779.14 × 275.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.94x = 215,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,003.68/519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.52

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