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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.17, 775.80 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.17, 775.80 and 273.69 is: 410.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.17 : 775.80 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.17/775.80 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.17x = 775.80 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.17x = 212,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,328.70/517.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.56

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