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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.08, 776.72 and 274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.08, 776.72 and 274.84 is: 412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.08 : 776.72 = 274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.08/776.72 = 274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.08x = 776.72 × 274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.08x = 213,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,473.72/518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.05

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