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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.81, 774.67 and 272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.81, 774.67 and 272.73 is: 408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.81 : 774.67 = 272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.81/774.67 = 272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.81x = 774.67 × 272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.81x = 211,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,275.75/516.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.81

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