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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.83, 775.98 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.83, 775.98 and 274.52 is: 411.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.83 : 775.98 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.83/775.98 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.83x = 775.98 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.83x = 213,023.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,023.97/517.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.38

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