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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.28, 776.48 and 491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.28, 776.48 and 491.76 is: 738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.28 : 776.48 = 491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.28/776.48 = 491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.28x = 776.48 × 491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.28x = 381,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,841.80/517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.17

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