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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.15, 773.61 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.15, 773.61 and 272.55 is: 408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.15 : 773.61 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.15/773.61 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.15x = 773.61 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.15x = 210,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,847.41/516.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.50

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