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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.14, 774.79 and 272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.14, 774.79 and 272.92 is: 408.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.14 : 774.79 = 272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.14/774.79 = 272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.14x = 774.79 × 272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.14x = 211,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,455.69/517.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.89

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