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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.74, 777.14 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.74, 777.14 and 274.44 is: 411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.74 : 777.14 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.74/777.14 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.74x = 777.14 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.74x = 213,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,278.05/517.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.94

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