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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.22, 776.27 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.22, 776.27 and 274.23 is: 410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.22 : 776.27 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.22/776.27 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.22x = 776.27 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.22x = 212,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,875.15/518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.78

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