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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.86, 774.13 and 272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.86, 774.13 and 272.56 is: 409.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.86 : 774.13 = 272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.86/774.13 = 272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.86x = 774.13 × 272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.86x = 210,993.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,993.00/515.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.01

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