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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517, 775.86 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517, 775.86 and 228.52 is: 342.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517 : 775.86 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517/775.86 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517x = 775.86 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517x = 177,299.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,299.53/517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.94

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