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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.12, 775.24 and 300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.12, 775.24 and 300.44 is: 450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.12 : 775.24 = 300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.12/775.24 = 300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.12x = 775.24 × 300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.12x = 232,913.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,913.11/517.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.40

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