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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.16, 775.71 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.16, 775.71 and 228.50 is: 342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.16 : 775.71 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.16/775.71 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.16x = 775.71 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.16x = 177,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,249.74/517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.74

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