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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.14, 775.76 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.14, 775.76 and 228.42 is: 342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.14 : 775.76 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.14/775.76 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.14x = 775.76 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.14x = 177,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,197.96/517.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.65

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