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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.98, 774.16 and 272.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.98, 774.16 and 272.77 is: 408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.98 : 774.16 = 272.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.98/774.16 = 272.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.98x = 774.16 × 272.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.98x = 211,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,165.01/516.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.46

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