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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.87, 776.99 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.87, 776.99 and 274.86 is: 411.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.87 : 776.99 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.87/776.99 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.87x = 776.99 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.87x = 213,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,564.16/518.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.59

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