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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.94, 776.68 and 274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.94, 776.68 and 274.41 is: 411.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.94 : 776.68 = 274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.94/776.68 = 274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.94x = 776.68 × 274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.94x = 213,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,124.88/517.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.49

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