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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.16, 776.04 and 395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.16, 776.04 and 395.06 is: 592.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.16 : 776.04 = 395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.16/776.04 = 395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.16x = 776.04 × 395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.16x = 306,582.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,582.36/517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.82

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