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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.14, 775.71 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.14, 775.71 and 228.52 is: 342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.14 : 775.71 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.14/775.71 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.14x = 775.71 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.14x = 177,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,265.25/517.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.78

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