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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.27, 774.36 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.27, 774.36 and 272.82 is: 409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.27 : 774.36 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.27/774.36 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.27x = 774.36 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.27x = 211,260.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,260.90/516.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.21

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