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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.28, 776.01 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.28, 776.01 and 152.07 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.28 : 776.01 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.28/776.01 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.28x = 776.01 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.28x = 118,007.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,007.84/517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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