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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.54, 774.12 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.54, 774.12 and 272.88 is: 408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.54 : 774.12 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.54/774.12 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.54x = 774.12 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.54x = 211,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,241.87/516.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.96

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