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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.05, 774.87 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.05, 774.87 and 273.75 is: 410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.05 : 774.87 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.05/774.87 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.05x = 774.87 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.05x = 212,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,120.66/517.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.25

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