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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.62, 776.76 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.62, 776.76 and 274.54 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.62 : 776.76 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.62/776.76 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.62x = 776.76 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.62x = 213,251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,251.69/518.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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