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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.04, 775.60 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.04, 775.60 and 334.80 is: 502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.04 : 775.60 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.04/775.60 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.04x = 775.60 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.04x = 259,670.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,670.88/517.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.23

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