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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.12, 775.78 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.12, 775.78 and 273.92 is: 410.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.12 : 775.78 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.12/775.78 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.12x = 775.78 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.12x = 212,497.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,497.09/517.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.93

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