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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.26, 776.01 and 274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.26, 776.01 and 274.27 is: 410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.26 : 776.01 = 274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.26/776.01 = 274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.26x = 776.01 × 274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.26x = 212,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,834.32/518.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.67

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