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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.04, 774.32 and 272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.04, 774.32 and 272.74 is: 409.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.04 : 774.32 = 272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.04/774.32 = 272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.04x = 774.32 × 272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.04x = 211,186.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,186.67/516.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.24

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