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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.42, 776.70 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.42, 776.70 and 273.88 is: 411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.42 : 776.70 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.42/776.70 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.42x = 776.70 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.42x = 212,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,722.60/517.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.12

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