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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.20, 775.80 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.20, 775.80 and 325.20 is: 487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.20 : 775.80 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.20/775.80 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.20x = 775.80 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.20x = 252,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,290.16/517.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.80

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