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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.12, 774.97 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.12, 774.97 and 334.42 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.12 : 774.97 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.12/774.97 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.12x = 774.97 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.12x = 259,165.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,165.47/517.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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