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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.16, 777.18 and 273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.16, 777.18 and 273.98 is: 411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.16 : 777.18 = 273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.16/777.18 = 273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.16x = 777.18 × 273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.16x = 212,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,931.78/517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.73

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