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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.82, 777.18 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.82, 777.18 and 274.52 is: 412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.82 : 777.18 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.82/777.18 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.82x = 777.18 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.82x = 213,351.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,351.45/517.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.02

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