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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.75, 775.53 and 273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.75, 775.53 and 273.36 is: 410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.75 : 775.53 = 273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.75/775.53 = 273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.75x = 775.53 × 273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.75x = 211,998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,998.88/516.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.25

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