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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.07, 775.53 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.07, 775.53 and 132.32 is: 198.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.07 : 775.53 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.07/775.53 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.07x = 775.53 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.07x = 102,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,614.25/517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.46

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