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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.28, 775.68 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.28, 775.68 and 228.32 is: 342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.28 : 775.68 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.28/775.68 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.28x = 775.68 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.28x = 177,103.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,103.26/517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.37

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