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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.09, 776.62 and 271.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.09, 776.62 and 271.37 is: 406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.09 : 776.62 = 271.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.09/776.62 = 271.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.09x = 776.62 × 271.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.09x = 210,752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,752.63/518.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.79

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