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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.08, 774.83 and 386.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.08, 774.83 and 386.47 is: 579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.08 : 774.83 = 386.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.08/774.83 = 386.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.08x = 774.83 × 386.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.08x = 299,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,450.48/517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.11

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