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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 776.42 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 776.42 and 273.94 is: 410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 776.42 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/776.42 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 776.42 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 212,692.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,692.49/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.48

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