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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.21, 773.96 and 272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.21, 773.96 and 272.91 is: 409.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.21 : 773.96 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.21/773.96 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.21x = 773.96 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.21x = 211,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,220.14/516.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.17

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