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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.24, 775.55 and 257.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.24, 775.55 and 257.23 is: 385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.24 : 775.55 = 257.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.24/775.55 = 257.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.24x = 775.55 × 257.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.24x = 199,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,493.43/517.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.69

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