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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.54, 775.07 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.54, 775.07 and 273.24 is: 410.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.54 : 775.07 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.54/775.07 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.54x = 775.07 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.54x = 211,780.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,780.13/516.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.00

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