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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.91, 776.63 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.91, 776.63 and 274.38 is: 411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.91 : 776.63 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.91/776.63 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.91x = 776.63 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.91x = 213,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,089.51/517.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.44

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