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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.20, 777.26 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.20, 777.26 and 271.40 is: 407.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.20 : 777.26 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.20/777.26 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.20x = 777.26 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.20x = 210,948.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,948.36/518.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.08

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