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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.17, 773.34 and 272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.17, 773.34 and 272.87 is: 408.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.17 : 773.34 = 272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.17/773.34 = 272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.17x = 773.34 × 272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.17x = 211,016.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,016.05/516.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.82

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