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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.15, 776.01 and 401.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.15, 776.01 and 401.83 is: 602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.15 : 776.01 = 401.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.15/776.01 = 401.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.15x = 776.01 × 401.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.15x = 311,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,820.27/517.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.96

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