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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.65, 774.17 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.65, 774.17 and 272.44 is: 408.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.65 : 774.17 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.65/774.17 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.65x = 774.17 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.65x = 210,909.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,909.64/516.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.23

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