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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.26, 775.71 and 270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.26, 775.71 and 270.39 is: 405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.26 : 775.71 = 270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.26/775.71 = 270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.26x = 775.71 × 270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.26x = 209,744.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,744.23/517.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.49

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