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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.80, 777.18 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.80, 777.18 and 274.50 is: 412.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.80 : 777.18 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.80/777.18 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.80x = 777.18 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.80x = 213,335.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,335.91/517.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.00

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