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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.29, 775.78 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.29, 775.78 and 152.18 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.29 : 775.78 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.29/775.78 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.29x = 775.78 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.29x = 118,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,056.85/517.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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