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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.35, 774.73 and 300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.35, 774.73 and 300.27 is: 449.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.35 : 774.73 = 300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.35/774.73 = 300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.35x = 774.73 × 300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.35x = 232,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,628.18/517.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.65

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