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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.02, 775.10 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.02, 775.10 and 383.52 is: 574.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.02 : 775.10 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.02/775.10 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.02x = 775.10 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.02x = 297,266.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,266.35/517.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.96

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