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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.76, 777.04 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.76, 777.04 and 274.36 is: 411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.76 : 777.04 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.76/777.04 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.76x = 777.04 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.76x = 213,188.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,188.69/517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.75

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