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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517, 775.28 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517, 775.28 and 273.40 is: 409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517 : 775.28 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517/775.28 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517x = 775.28 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517x = 211,961.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,961.55/517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.98

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