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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.96, 778.26 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.96, 778.26 and 274.64 is: 412.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.96 : 778.26 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.96/778.26 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.96x = 778.26 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.96x = 213,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,741.33/517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.66

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