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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.07, 774.29 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.07, 774.29 and 297.11 is: 444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.07 : 774.29 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.07/774.29 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.07x = 774.29 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.07x = 230,049.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,049.30/517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.91

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