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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.78, 774.78 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.78, 774.78 and 273.60 is: 410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.78 : 774.78 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.78/774.78 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.78x = 774.78 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.78x = 211,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,979.81/516.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.19

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