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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.15, 775.11 and 273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.15, 775.11 and 273.55 is: 410.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.15 : 775.11 = 273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.15/775.11 = 273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.15x = 775.11 × 273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.15x = 212,031.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,031.34/517.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.00

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