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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.03, 774.12 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.03, 774.12 and 272.49 is: 408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.03 : 774.12 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.03/774.12 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.03x = 774.12 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.03x = 210,939.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,939.96/516.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.77

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