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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.75, 775.26 and 273.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.75, 775.26 and 273.77 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.75 : 775.26 = 273.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.75/775.26 = 273.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.75x = 775.26 × 273.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.75x = 212,242.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,242.93/517.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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