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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.13, 776.52 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.13, 776.52 and 274.59 is: 411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.13 : 776.52 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.13/776.52 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.13x = 776.52 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.13x = 213,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,224.63/518.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.53

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