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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.68, 777.95 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.68, 777.95 and 274.38 is: 412.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.68 : 777.95 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.68/777.95 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.68x = 777.95 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.68x = 213,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,453.92/517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.33

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