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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.08, 776.57 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.08, 776.57 and 312.08 is: 468.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.08 : 776.57 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.08/776.57 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.08x = 776.57 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.08x = 242,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,352.35/517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.69

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