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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.97, 775.89 and 273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.97, 775.89 and 273.98 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.97 : 775.89 = 273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.97/775.89 = 273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.97x = 775.89 × 273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.97x = 212,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,578.34/517.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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