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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.26, 777.23 and 274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.26, 777.23 and 274.65 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.26 : 777.23 = 274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.26/777.23 = 274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.26x = 777.23 × 274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.26x = 213,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,466.22/518.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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