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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.15, 776.61 and 274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.15, 776.61 and 274.55 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.15 : 776.61 = 274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.15/776.61 = 274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.15x = 776.61 × 274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.15x = 213,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,218.28/518.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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