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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.44, 782.39 and 277.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.44, 782.39 and 277.91 is: 416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.44 : 782.39 = 277.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.44/782.39 = 277.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.44x = 782.39 × 277.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.44x = 217,434.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,434.00/521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.99

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