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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.07, 776.06 and 273.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.07, 776.06 and 273.77 is: 410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.07 : 776.06 = 273.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.07/776.06 = 273.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.07x = 776.06 × 273.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.07x = 212,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,461.95/517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.90

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