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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.06, 774.84 and 272.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.06, 774.84 and 272.85 is: 408.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.06 : 774.84 = 272.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.06/774.84 = 272.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.06x = 774.84 × 272.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.06x = 211,411.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,411.22/517.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.87

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