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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.78, 777.06 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.78, 777.06 and 274.36 is: 411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.78 : 777.06 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.78/777.06 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.78x = 777.06 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.78x = 213,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,194.18/517.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.75

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