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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.27, 776.10 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.27, 776.10 and 228.50 is: 342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.27 : 776.10 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.27/776.10 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.27x = 776.10 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.27x = 177,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,338.85/517.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.84

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