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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.91, 774.44 and 272.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.91, 774.44 and 272.89 is: 408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.91 : 774.44 = 272.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.91/774.44 = 272.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.91x = 774.44 × 272.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.91x = 211,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,331.69/516.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.84

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