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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.06, 775.95 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.06, 775.95 and 334.54 is: 502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.06 : 775.95 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.06/775.95 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.06x = 775.95 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.06x = 259,586.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,586.31/517.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.04

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