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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.10, 775 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.10, 775 and 273.48 is: 409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.10 : 775 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.10/775 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.10x = 775 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.10x = 211,947
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,947/517.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.88

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