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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.36, 775.55 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.36, 775.55 and 273.15 is: 409.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.36 : 775.55 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.36/775.55 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.36x = 775.55 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.36x = 211,839.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,839.22/517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.46

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