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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.22, 777.51 and 274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.22, 777.51 and 274.92 is: 412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.22 : 777.51 = 274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.22/777.51 = 274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.22x = 777.51 × 274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.22x = 213,753.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,753.05/518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.48

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