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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.08, 774.80 and 401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.08, 774.80 and 401.80 is: 602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.08 : 774.80 = 401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.08/774.80 = 401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.08x = 774.80 × 401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.08x = 311,314.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,314.64/517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.06

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